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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,322.59, 364,761.72 and 143,468.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,322.59, 364,761.72 and 143,468.43 is: 197,984.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,322.59 : 364,761.72 = 143,468.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,322.59/364,761.72 = 143,468.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,322.59x = 364,761.72 × 143,468.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,322.59x = 52,331,791,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331,791,292.50/264,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.56

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