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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,337.67, 364,786.34 and 143,478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,337.67, 364,786.34 and 143,478.98 is: 198,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,337.67 : 364,786.34 = 143,478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,337.67/364,786.34 = 143,478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,337.67x = 364,786.34 × 143,478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,337.67x = 52,339,171,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,171,981.13/264,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,001.19

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