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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,480.08, 364,985.48 and 143,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,480.08, 364,985.48 and 143,622.80 is: 198,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,480.08 : 364,985.48 = 143,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,480.08/364,985.48 = 143,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,480.08x = 364,985.48 × 143,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,480.08x = 52,420,236,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420,236,596.94/264,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,201.08

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