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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,045.97, 364,383.53 and 143,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,045.97, 364,383.53 and 143,187.22 is: 197,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,045.97 : 364,383.53 = 143,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,045.97/364,383.53 = 143,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,045.97x = 364,383.53 × 143,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,045.97x = 52,175,064,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,064,950.98/264,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,598.42

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