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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,050.49, 364,389.77 and 143,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,050.49, 364,389.77 and 143,191.74 is: 197,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,050.49 : 364,389.77 = 143,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,050.49/364,389.77 = 143,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,050.49x = 364,389.77 × 143,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,050.49x = 52,177,605,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177,605,399.52/264,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,604.65

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