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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,427.80, 364,908.22 and 143,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,427.80, 364,908.22 and 143,566.70 is: 198,120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,427.80 : 364,908.22 = 143,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,427.80/364,908.22 = 143,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,427.80x = 364,908.22 × 143,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,427.80x = 52,388,668,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388,668,948.27/264,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,120.88

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