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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,291.88, 364,722.98 and 143,433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,291.88, 364,722.98 and 143,433.13 is: 197,937.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,291.88 : 364,722.98 = 143,433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,291.88/364,722.98 = 143,433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,291.88x = 364,722.98 × 143,433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,291.88x = 52,313,358,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313,358,604.33/264,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,937.82

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