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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.76, 364,296.83 and 162,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.76, 364,296.83 and 162,032.49 is: 223,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.76 : 364,296.83 = 162,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.76/364,296.83 = 162,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.76x = 364,296.83 × 162,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.76x = 59,027,921,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,027,921,653.84/264,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,588.27

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