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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,430.98, 364,913.51 and 143,571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,430.98, 364,913.51 and 143,571.29 is: 198,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,430.98 : 364,913.51 = 143,571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,430.98/364,913.51 = 143,571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,430.98x = 364,913.51 × 143,571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,430.98x = 52,391,100,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,100,826.70/264,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,127.70

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