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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,104.55, 364,469.24 and 162,078.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,104.55, 364,469.24 and 162,078.94 is: 223,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,104.55 : 364,469.24 = 162,078.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,104.55/364,469.24 = 162,078.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,104.55x = 364,469.24 × 162,078.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,104.55x = 59,072,785,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,072,785,449.06/264,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,671.98

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