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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,442.61, 364,928.55 and 143,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,442.61, 364,928.55 and 143,581.52 is: 198,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,442.61 : 364,928.55 = 143,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,442.61/364,928.55 = 143,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,442.61x = 364,928.55 × 143,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,442.61x = 52,396,995,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,396,995,900.40/264,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,141.27

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