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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,083.49, 364,434.17 and 143,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,083.49, 364,434.17 and 143,224.29 is: 197,648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,083.49 : 364,434.17 = 143,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,083.49/364,434.17 = 143,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,083.49x = 364,434.17 × 143,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,083.49x = 52,195,824,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195,824,533.87/264,083.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,648.95

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