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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,356.34, 364,801.86 and 143,495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,356.34, 364,801.86 and 143,495.02 is: 198,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,356.34 : 364,801.86 = 143,495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,356.34/364,801.86 = 143,495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,356.34x = 364,801.86 × 143,495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,356.34x = 52,347,250,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,347,250,196.74/264,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,017.76

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