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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,095.24, 364,450.86 and 143,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,095.24, 364,450.86 and 143,235.90 is: 197,665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,095.24 : 364,450.86 = 143,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,095.24/364,450.86 = 143,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,095.24x = 364,450.86 × 143,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,095.24x = 52,202,446,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202,446,937.87/264,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,665.24

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