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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,357.72, 364,803.75 and 143,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,357.72, 364,803.75 and 143,496.42 is: 198,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,357.72 : 364,803.75 = 143,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,357.72/364,803.75 = 143,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,357.72x = 364,803.75 × 143,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,357.72x = 52,348,032,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348,032,127.58/264,357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,019.68

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