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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,350.37, 364,803.84 and 143,491.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,350.37, 364,803.84 and 143,491.59 is: 198,018.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,350.37 : 364,803.84 = 143,491.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,350.37/364,803.84 = 143,491.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,350.37x = 364,803.84 × 143,491.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,350.37x = 52,346,283,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,283,039.71/264,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,018.57

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