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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,071.82, 364,409.25 and 156,577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,071.82, 364,409.25 and 156,577.53 is: 216,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,071.82 : 364,409.25 = 156,577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,071.82/364,409.25 = 156,577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,071.82x = 364,409.25 × 156,577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,071.82x = 57,058,300,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,058,300,274.15/264,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,071.14

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