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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,272.93, 364,696.87 and 143,414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,272.93, 364,696.87 and 143,414.21 is: 197,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,272.93 : 364,696.87 = 143,414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,272.93/364,696.87 = 143,414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,272.93x = 364,696.87 × 143,414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,272.93x = 52,302,712,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,712,230.25/264,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,911.73

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