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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,250.47, 364,662.77 and 143,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,250.47, 364,662.77 and 143,394.42 is: 197,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,250.47 : 364,662.77 = 143,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,250.47/364,662.77 = 143,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,250.47x = 364,662.77 × 143,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,250.47x = 52,290,605,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290,605,682.77/264,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,882.73

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