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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,047.47, 364,385.60 and 143,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,047.47, 364,385.60 and 143,188.72 is: 197,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,047.47 : 364,385.60 = 143,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,047.47/364,385.60 = 143,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,047.47x = 364,385.60 × 143,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,047.47x = 52,175,906,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,906,560.48/264,047.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,600.48

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