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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,469.05, 364,974.66 and 143,617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,469.05, 364,974.66 and 143,617.66 is: 198,196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,469.05 : 364,974.66 = 143,617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,469.05/364,974.66 = 143,617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,469.05x = 364,974.66 × 143,617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,469.05x = 52,416,805,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,416,805,716.06/264,469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,196.37

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