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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,102.01, 364,460.92 and 143,242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,102.01, 364,460.92 and 143,242.85 is: 197,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,102.01 : 364,460.92 = 143,242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,102.01/364,460.92 = 143,242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,102.01x = 364,460.92 × 143,242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,102.01x = 52,206,421,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,206,421,447.47/264,102.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,675.22

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