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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,332.91, 364,779.78 and 143,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,332.91, 364,779.78 and 143,474.22 is: 197,994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,332.91 : 364,779.78 = 143,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,332.91/364,779.78 = 143,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,332.91x = 364,779.78 × 143,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,332.91x = 52,336,492,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,492,501.32/264,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,994.62

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