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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,085.74, 364,437.27 and 143,226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,085.74, 364,437.27 and 143,226.54 is: 197,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,085.74 : 364,437.27 = 143,226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,085.74/364,437.27 = 143,226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,085.74x = 364,437.27 × 143,226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,085.74x = 52,197,089,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,089,229.15/264,085.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,652.06

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