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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,084.62, 364,435.72 and 143,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,084.62, 364,435.72 and 143,225.42 is: 197,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,084.62 : 364,435.72 = 143,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,084.62/364,435.72 = 143,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,084.62x = 364,435.72 × 143,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,084.62x = 52,196,456,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,456,879.76/264,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,650.50

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