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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,399.92, 364,871.89 and 143,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,399.92, 364,871.89 and 143,541.03 is: 198,086.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,399.92 : 364,871.89 = 143,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,399.92/364,871.89 = 143,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,399.92x = 364,871.89 × 143,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,399.92x = 52,374,086,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,374,086,549.79/264,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,086.62

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