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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,343.96, 364,794.99 and 143,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,343.96, 364,794.99 and 143,485.24 is: 198,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,343.96 : 364,794.99 = 143,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,343.96/364,794.99 = 143,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,343.96x = 364,794.99 × 143,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,343.96x = 52,342,696,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,342,696,690.95/264,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,009.81

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