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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,280.73, 364,707.65 and 143,422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,280.73, 364,707.65 and 143,422.04 is: 197,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,280.73 : 364,707.65 = 143,422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,280.73/364,707.65 = 143,422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,280.73x = 364,707.65 × 143,422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,280.73x = 52,307,116,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307,116,436.93/264,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,922.55

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