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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,119.81, 364,482.65 and 143,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,119.81, 364,482.65 and 143,258.50 is: 197,695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,119.81 : 364,482.65 = 143,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,119.81/364,482.65 = 143,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,119.81x = 364,482.65 × 143,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,119.81x = 52,215,237,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,237,715.03/264,119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,695.27

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