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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,082.77, 364,480.80 and 156,711.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,082.77, 364,480.80 and 156,711.99 is: 216,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,082.77 : 364,480.80 = 156,711.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,082.77/364,480.80 = 156,711.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,082.77x = 364,480.80 × 156,711.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,082.77x = 57,118,511,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,118,511,484.79/264,082.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,290.19

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