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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,136.62, 364,452.48 and 156,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,136.62, 364,452.48 and 156,741.60 is: 216,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,136.62 : 364,452.48 = 156,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,136.62/364,452.48 = 156,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,136.62x = 364,452.48 × 156,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,136.62x = 57,124,864,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,124,864,839.17/264,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,270.14

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