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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,309.88, 364,750.26 and 143,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,309.88, 364,750.26 and 143,452.24 is: 197,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,309.88 : 364,750.26 = 143,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,309.88/364,750.26 = 143,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,309.88x = 364,750.26 × 143,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,309.88x = 52,324,241,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,241,837.58/264,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,965.52

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