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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,031.05, 364,360.86 and 143,172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,031.05, 364,360.86 and 143,172.17 is: 197,576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,031.05 : 364,360.86 = 143,172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,031.05/364,360.86 = 143,172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,031.05x = 364,360.86 × 143,172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,031.05x = 52,166,333,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,333,167.46/264,031.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,576.51

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