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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,275.54, 364,701.20 and 143,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,275.54, 364,701.20 and 143,416.80 is: 197,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,275.54 : 364,701.20 = 143,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,275.54/364,701.20 = 143,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,275.54x = 364,701.20 × 143,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,275.54x = 52,304,279,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,279,060.16/264,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,915.70

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