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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,294.09, 364,732.98 and 143,435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,294.09, 364,732.98 and 143,435.61 is: 197,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,294.09 : 364,732.98 = 143,435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,294.09/364,732.98 = 143,435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,294.09x = 364,732.98 × 143,435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,294.09x = 52,315,696,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315,696,935.53/264,294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,945.01

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