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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,051.49, 364,391.15 and 143,192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,051.49, 364,391.15 and 143,192.74 is: 197,606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,051.49 : 364,391.15 = 143,192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,051.49/364,391.15 = 143,192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,051.49x = 364,391.15 × 143,192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,051.49x = 52,178,167,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178,167,200.25/264,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,606.03

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