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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,081.13, 364,478.55 and 156,710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,081.13, 364,478.55 and 156,710.37 is: 216,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,081.13 : 364,478.55 = 156,710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,081.13/364,478.55 = 156,710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,081.13x = 364,478.55 × 156,710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,081.13x = 57,117,568,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,117,568,427.56/264,081.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,287.96

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