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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,181.83, 364,571.04 and 143,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,181.83, 364,571.04 and 143,323.08 is: 197,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,181.83 : 364,571.04 = 143,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,181.83/364,571.04 = 143,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,181.83x = 364,571.04 × 143,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,181.83x = 52,251,444,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,444,331.60/264,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,785.91

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