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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,325.96, 364,760.05 and 143,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,325.96, 364,760.05 and 143,464.66 is: 197,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,325.96 : 364,760.05 = 143,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,325.96/364,760.05 = 143,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,325.96x = 364,760.05 × 143,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,325.96x = 52,330,175,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330,175,956.76/264,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,975.92

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