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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,048.47, 364,386.98 and 143,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,048.47, 364,386.98 and 143,189.72 is: 197,601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,048.47 : 364,386.98 = 143,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,048.47/364,386.98 = 143,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,048.47x = 364,386.98 × 143,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,048.47x = 52,176,469,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176,469,637.85/264,048.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,601.86

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