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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,318.56, 364,759.96 and 143,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,318.56, 364,759.96 and 143,459.84 is: 197,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,318.56 : 364,759.96 = 143,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,318.56/364,759.96 = 143,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,318.56x = 364,759.96 × 143,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,318.56x = 52,328,405,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,405,500.01/264,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,974.77

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