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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,107.52, 364,466.25 and 143,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,107.52, 364,466.25 and 143,248.50 is: 197,681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,107.52 : 364,466.25 = 143,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,107.52/364,466.25 = 143,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,107.52x = 364,466.25 × 143,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,107.52x = 52,209,243,613.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209,243,613.13/264,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,681.78

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