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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,030.30, 364,359.83 and 143,171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,030.30, 364,359.83 and 143,171.42 is: 197,575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,030.30 : 364,359.83 = 143,171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,030.30/364,359.83 = 143,171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,030.30x = 364,359.83 × 143,171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,030.30x = 52,165,911,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,911,714.40/264,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,575.47

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