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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,332.57, 364,779.27 and 143,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,332.57, 364,779.27 and 143,473.86 is: 197,994.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,332.57 : 364,779.27 = 143,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,332.57/364,779.27 = 143,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,332.57x = 364,779.27 × 143,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,332.57x = 52,336,289,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,289,914.88/264,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,994.11

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