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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,087.74, 364,440.02 and 143,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,087.74, 364,440.02 and 143,228.54 is: 197,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,087.74 : 364,440.02 = 143,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,087.74/364,440.02 = 143,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,087.74x = 364,440.02 × 143,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,087.74x = 52,198,211,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,198,211,982.17/264,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,654.81

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