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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,160.44, 364,267.40 and 226,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,160.44, 364,267.40 and 226,046.16 is: 311,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,160.44 : 364,267.40 = 226,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,160.44/364,267.40 = 226,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,160.44x = 364,267.40 × 226,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,160.44x = 82,341,245,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,341,245,852.95/264,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,709.22

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