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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,100.74, 364,457.97 and 143,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,100.74, 364,457.97 and 143,241.54 is: 197,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,100.74 : 364,457.97 = 143,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,100.74/364,457.97 = 143,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,100.74x = 364,457.97 × 143,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,100.74x = 52,205,520,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,520,888.07/264,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,672.76

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