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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,350.86, 364,804.53 and 143,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,350.86, 364,804.53 and 143,492.06 is: 198,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,350.86 : 364,804.53 = 143,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,350.86/364,804.53 = 143,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,350.86x = 364,804.53 × 143,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,350.86x = 52,346,553,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,553,507.03/264,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,019.23

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