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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,052.49, 364,392.53 and 143,193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,052.49, 364,392.53 and 143,193.74 is: 197,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,052.49 : 364,392.53 = 143,193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,052.49/364,392.53 = 143,193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,052.49x = 364,392.53 × 143,193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,052.49x = 52,178,729,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178,729,198.76/264,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,607.41

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