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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,289.82, 364,722.66 and 143,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,289.82, 364,722.66 and 143,432.18 is: 197,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,289.82 : 364,722.66 = 143,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,289.82/364,722.66 = 143,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,289.82x = 364,722.66 × 143,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,289.82x = 52,312,966,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,312,966,219.20/264,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,937.88

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