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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,335.15, 364,782.87 and 143,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,335.15, 364,782.87 and 143,476.46 is: 197,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,335.15 : 364,782.87 = 143,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,335.15/364,782.87 = 143,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,335.15x = 364,782.87 × 143,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,335.15x = 52,337,753,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337,753,032.33/264,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,997.71

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