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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,048.99, 364,360.81 and 162,078.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,048.99, 364,360.81 and 162,078.75 is: 223,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,048.99 : 364,360.81 = 162,078.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,048.99/364,360.81 = 162,078.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,048.99x = 364,360.81 × 162,078.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,048.99x = 59,055,142,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,142,811.98/264,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,652.22

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