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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,381.66, 364,847.67 and 143,523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,381.66, 364,847.67 and 143,523.18 is: 198,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,381.66 : 364,847.67 = 143,523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,381.66/364,847.67 = 143,523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,381.66x = 364,847.67 × 143,523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,381.66x = 52,364,097,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,364,097,813.99/264,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,062.52

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