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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,009.72, 364,333.43 and 143,150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,009.72, 364,333.43 and 143,150.97 is: 197,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,009.72 : 364,333.43 = 143,150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,009.72/364,333.43 = 143,150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,009.72x = 364,333.43 × 143,150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,009.72x = 52,154,683,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,154,683,907.93/264,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,548.35

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