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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,351.37, 364,805.22 and 143,492.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,351.37, 364,805.22 and 143,492.59 is: 198,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,351.37 : 364,805.22 = 143,492.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,351.37/364,805.22 = 143,492.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,351.37x = 364,805.22 × 143,492.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,351.37x = 52,346,845,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,845,863.32/264,351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,019.95

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