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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,310.42, 364,748.74 and 143,451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,310.42, 364,748.74 and 143,451.71 is: 197,963.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,310.42 : 364,748.74 = 143,451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,310.42/364,748.74 = 143,451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,310.42x = 364,748.74 × 143,451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,310.42x = 52,323,830,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323,830,473.35/264,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,963.56

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