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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,051.56, 364,391.24 and 143,192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,051.56, 364,391.24 and 143,192.81 is: 197,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,051.56 : 364,391.24 = 143,192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,051.56/364,391.24 = 143,192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,051.56x = 364,391.24 × 143,192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,051.56x = 52,178,203,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178,203,057.06/264,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,606.12

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