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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,054.72, 364,395.60 and 143,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,054.72, 364,395.60 and 143,195.96 is: 197,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,054.72 : 364,395.60 = 143,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,054.72/364,395.60 = 143,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,054.72x = 364,395.60 × 143,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,054.72x = 52,179,977,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,179,977,761.78/264,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,610.47

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