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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,050.47, 364,389.74 and 143,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,050.47, 364,389.74 and 143,191.72 is: 197,604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,050.47 : 364,389.74 = 143,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,050.47/364,389.74 = 143,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,050.47x = 364,389.74 × 143,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,050.47x = 52,177,593,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177,593,620.95/264,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,604.62

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