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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,142.13, 364,514.94 and 143,283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,142.13, 364,514.94 and 143,283.47 is: 197,730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,142.13 : 364,514.94 = 143,283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,142.13/364,514.94 = 143,283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,142.13x = 364,514.94 × 143,283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,142.13x = 52,228,963,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,228,963,647.47/264,142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,730.53

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