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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,470.37, 364,967.76 and 143,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,470.37, 364,967.76 and 143,610.60 is: 198,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,470.37 : 364,967.76 = 143,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,470.37/364,967.76 = 143,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,470.37x = 364,967.76 × 143,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,470.37x = 52,413,238,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,413,238,994.26/264,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,181.89

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