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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,080.63, 364,477.86 and 156,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,080.63, 364,477.86 and 156,709.87 is: 216,287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,080.63 : 364,477.86 = 156,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,080.63/364,477.86 = 156,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,080.63x = 364,477.86 × 156,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,080.63x = 57,117,276,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,117,276,236.09/264,080.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,287.26

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