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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,119.57, 364,482.30 and 143,258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,119.57, 364,482.30 and 143,258.25 is: 197,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,119.57 : 364,482.30 = 143,258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,119.57/364,482.30 = 143,258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,119.57x = 364,482.30 × 143,258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,119.57x = 52,215,096,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,096,453.98/264,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,694.92

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