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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,030.55, 364,361.43 and 143,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,030.55, 364,361.43 and 143,171.47 is: 197,576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,030.55 : 364,361.43 = 143,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,030.55/364,361.43 = 143,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,030.55x = 364,361.43 × 143,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,030.55x = 52,166,159,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,159,722.60/264,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,576.23

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