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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,139.92, 364,511.52 and 143,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,139.92, 364,511.52 and 143,281.44 is: 197,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,139.92 : 364,511.52 = 143,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,139.92/364,511.52 = 143,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,139.92x = 364,511.52 × 143,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,139.92x = 52,227,735,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,227,735,482.19/264,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,727.54

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