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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,412.85, 364,889.04 and 143,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,412.85, 364,889.04 and 143,553.15 is: 198,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,412.85 : 364,889.04 = 143,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,412.85/364,889.04 = 143,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,412.85x = 364,889.04 × 143,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,412.85x = 52,380,971,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380,971,092.48/264,412.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,102.97

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