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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,425.21, 364,906.77 and 143,566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,425.21, 364,906.77 and 143,566.51 is: 198,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,425.21 : 364,906.77 = 143,566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,425.21/364,906.77 = 143,566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,425.21x = 364,906.77 × 143,566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,425.21x = 52,388,391,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388,391,444.27/264,425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,121.77

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