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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,273.98, 364,700.77 and 143,416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,273.98, 364,700.77 and 143,416.31 is: 197,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,273.98 : 364,700.77 = 143,416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,273.98/364,700.77 = 143,416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,273.98x = 364,700.77 × 143,416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,273.98x = 52,304,038,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,038,687.56/264,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,915.96

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