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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,332.16, 364,768.61 and 143,470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,332.16, 364,768.61 and 143,470.85 is: 197,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,332.16 : 364,768.61 = 143,470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,332.16/364,768.61 = 143,470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,332.16x = 364,768.61 × 143,470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,332.16x = 52,333,659,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,659,988.82/264,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.46

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