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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,327.29, 364,761.87 and 143,465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,327.29, 364,761.87 and 143,465.97 is: 197,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,327.29 : 364,761.87 = 143,465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,327.29/364,761.87 = 143,465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,327.29x = 364,761.87 × 143,465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,327.29x = 52,330,915,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330,915,498.56/264,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,977.73

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