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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,448.14, 364,942.62 and 143,589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,448.14, 364,942.62 and 143,589.36 is: 198,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,448.14 : 364,942.62 = 143,589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,448.14/364,942.62 = 143,589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,448.14x = 364,942.62 × 143,589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,448.14x = 52,401,877,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401,877,242.52/264,448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,155.59

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