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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,010.56, 364,187.52 and 156,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,010.56, 364,187.52 and 156,477.12 is: 215,851.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,010.56 : 364,187.52 = 156,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,010.56/364,187.52 = 156,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,010.56x = 364,187.52 × 156,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,010.56x = 56,987,014,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,987,014,269.54/264,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,851.27

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