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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,308.96, 364,749.86 and 143,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,308.96, 364,749.86 and 143,451.69 is: 197,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,308.96 : 364,749.86 = 143,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,308.96/364,749.86 = 143,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,308.96x = 364,749.86 × 143,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,308.96x = 52,323,984,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323,984,483.34/264,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,965.23

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