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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,427.54, 364,908.85 and 143,567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,427.54, 364,908.85 and 143,567.84 is: 198,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,427.54 : 364,908.85 = 143,567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,427.54/364,908.85 = 143,567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,427.54x = 364,908.85 × 143,567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,427.54x = 52,389,175,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,389,175,944.74/264,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,123.00

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