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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,119.02, 364,482.12 and 143,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,119.02, 364,482.12 and 143,260 is: 197,697.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,119.02 : 364,482.12 = 143,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,119.02/364,482.12 = 143,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,119.02x = 364,482.12 × 143,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,119.02x = 52,215,708,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,708,511.20/264,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,697.65

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