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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,329.79, 364,765.33 and 143,468.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,329.79, 364,765.33 and 143,468.49 is: 197,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,329.79 : 364,765.33 = 143,468.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,329.79/364,765.33 = 143,468.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,329.79x = 364,765.33 × 143,468.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,329.79x = 52,332,331,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,331,099.45/264,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,981.21

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