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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,024.22, 364,412.92 and 221,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,024.22, 364,412.92 and 221,508.94 is: 305,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,024.22 : 364,412.92 = 221,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,024.22/364,412.92 = 221,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,024.22x = 364,412.92 × 221,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,024.22x = 80,720,719,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,720,719,631.50/264,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,732.25

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