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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,368.22, 364,834.79 and 143,509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,368.22, 364,834.79 and 143,509.55 is: 198,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,368.22 : 364,834.79 = 143,509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,368.22/364,834.79 = 143,509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,368.22x = 364,834.79 × 143,509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,368.22x = 52,357,273,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357,273,995.52/264,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,046.78

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