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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,302.88, 364,740.60 and 143,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,302.88, 364,740.60 and 143,445.24 is: 197,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,302.88 : 364,740.60 = 143,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,302.88/364,740.60 = 143,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,302.88x = 364,740.60 × 143,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,302.88x = 52,320,302,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,320,302,904.74/264,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,955.86

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