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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,086.13, 364,485.45 and 156,715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,086.13, 364,485.45 and 156,715.37 is: 216,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,086.13 : 364,485.45 = 156,715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,086.13/364,485.45 = 156,715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,086.13x = 364,485.45 × 156,715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,086.13x = 57,120,472,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120,472,156.37/264,086.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,294.86

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