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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,327.47, 364,762.13 and 143,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,327.47, 364,762.13 and 143,466.17 is: 197,978.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,327.47 : 364,762.13 = 143,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,327.47/364,762.13 = 143,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,327.47x = 364,762.13 × 143,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,327.47x = 52,331,023,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331,023,211.00/264,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,978.00

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