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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,050.71, 364,390.07 and 143,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,050.71, 364,390.07 and 143,191.96 is: 197,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,050.71 : 364,390.07 = 143,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,050.71/364,390.07 = 143,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,050.71x = 364,390.07 × 143,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,050.71x = 52,177,728,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,177,728,067.37/264,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,604.95

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