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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,325.29, 364,759.12 and 143,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,325.29, 364,759.12 and 143,463.97 is: 197,974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,325.29 : 364,759.12 = 143,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,325.29/364,759.12 = 143,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,325.29x = 364,759.12 × 143,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,325.29x = 52,329,791,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,329,791,448.91/264,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,974.97

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