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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,335.82, 364,773.64 and 143,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,335.82, 364,773.64 and 143,474.52 is: 197,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,335.82 : 364,773.64 = 143,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,335.82/364,773.64 = 143,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,335.82x = 364,773.64 × 143,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,335.82x = 52,335,722,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,335,722,907.65/264,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,989.52

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