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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,088.13, 364,488.21 and 156,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,088.13, 364,488.21 and 156,717.37 is: 216,297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,088.13 : 364,488.21 = 156,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,088.13/364,488.21 = 156,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,088.13x = 364,488.21 × 156,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,088.13x = 57,121,633,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,121,633,667.21/264,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,297.62

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