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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,333.41, 364,780.47 and 143,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,333.41, 364,780.47 and 143,474.72 is: 197,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,333.41 : 364,780.47 = 143,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,333.41/364,780.47 = 143,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,333.41x = 364,780.47 × 143,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,333.41x = 52,336,774,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,774,524.08/264,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,995.31

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