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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,301.09, 364,735.76 and 143,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,301.09, 364,735.76 and 143,442.46 is: 197,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,301.09 : 364,735.76 = 143,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,301.09/364,735.76 = 143,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,301.09x = 364,735.76 × 143,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,301.09x = 52,318,595,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,318,595,209.94/264,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,950.73

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