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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,084.99, 364,436.24 and 143,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,084.99, 364,436.24 and 143,225.79 is: 197,651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,084.99 : 364,436.24 = 143,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,084.99/364,436.24 = 143,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,084.99x = 364,436.24 × 143,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,084.99x = 52,196,667,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,667,662.50/264,084.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,651.02

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