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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,272.55, 364,696.35 and 143,413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,272.55, 364,696.35 and 143,413.83 is: 197,911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,272.55 : 364,696.35 = 143,413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,272.55/364,696.35 = 143,413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,272.55x = 364,696.35 × 143,413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,272.55x = 52,302,500,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,500,340.52/264,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,911.21

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