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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,334.54, 364,782.02 and 143,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,334.54, 364,782.02 and 143,475.85 is: 197,996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,334.54 : 364,782.02 = 143,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,334.54/364,782.02 = 143,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,334.54x = 364,782.02 × 143,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,334.54x = 52,337,409,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337,409,830.95/264,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,996.87

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