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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,322.03, 364,754.64 and 143,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,322.03, 364,754.64 and 143,460.72 is: 197,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,322.03 : 364,754.64 = 143,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,322.03/364,754.64 = 143,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,322.03x = 364,754.64 × 143,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,322.03x = 52,327,963,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,963,815.72/264,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,970.50

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