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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,126.83, 364,495.14 and 143,267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,126.83, 364,495.14 and 143,267.67 is: 197,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,126.83 : 364,495.14 = 143,267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,126.83/364,495.14 = 143,267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,126.83x = 364,495.14 × 143,267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,126.83x = 52,220,369,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220,369,434.12/264,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,709.45

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