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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,271.73, 364,695.23 and 143,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,271.73, 364,695.23 and 143,413.02 is: 197,910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,271.73 : 364,695.23 = 143,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,271.73/364,695.23 = 143,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,271.73x = 364,695.23 × 143,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,271.73x = 52,302,043,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,043,865.73/264,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,910.09

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