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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,311.18, 364,749.78 and 143,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,311.18, 364,749.78 and 143,452.47 is: 197,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,311.18 : 364,749.78 = 143,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,311.18/364,749.78 = 143,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,311.18x = 364,749.78 × 143,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,311.18x = 52,324,256,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,256,727.00/264,311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,964.60

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