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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,162.12, 364,542.50 and 143,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,162.12, 364,542.50 and 143,303.48 is: 197,758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,162.12 : 364,542.50 = 143,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,162.12/364,542.50 = 143,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,162.12x = 364,542.50 × 143,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,162.12x = 52,240,208,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240,208,857.90/264,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,758.14

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