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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,487.24, 364,991.24 and 143,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,487.24, 364,991.24 and 143,627.52 is: 198,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,487.24 : 364,991.24 = 143,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,487.24/364,991.24 = 143,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,487.24x = 364,991.24 × 143,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,487.24x = 52,422,786,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,786,622.92/264,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,205.35

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