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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,367.85, 364,834.26 and 143,509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,367.85, 364,834.26 and 143,509.16 is: 198,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,367.85 : 364,834.26 = 143,509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,367.85/364,834.26 = 143,509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,367.85x = 364,834.26 × 143,509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,367.85x = 52,357,059,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357,059,103.91/264,367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,046.25

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