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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,321.06, 364,763.39 and 143,462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,321.06, 364,763.39 and 143,462.31 is: 197,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,321.06 : 364,763.39 = 143,462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,321.06/364,763.39 = 143,462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,321.06x = 364,763.39 × 143,462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,321.06x = 52,329,797,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,329,797,815.52/264,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,978.16

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