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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,245.22, 364,655.52 and 143,389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,245.22, 364,655.52 and 143,389.17 is: 197,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,245.22 : 364,655.52 = 143,389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,245.22/364,655.52 = 143,389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,245.22x = 364,655.52 × 143,389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,245.22x = 52,287,652,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,287,652,348.72/264,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,875.49

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