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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,049.77, 364,388.77 and 143,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,049.77, 364,388.77 and 143,191.02 is: 197,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,049.77 : 364,388.77 = 143,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,049.77/364,388.77 = 143,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,049.77x = 364,388.77 × 143,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,049.77x = 52,177,201,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177,201,198.29/264,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,603.66

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