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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,199.75, 364,597.71 and 155,274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,199.75, 364,597.71 and 155,274.83 is: 214,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,199.75 : 364,597.71 = 155,274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,199.75/364,597.71 = 155,274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,199.75x = 364,597.71 × 155,274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,199.75x = 56,612,847,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,612,847,438.64/264,199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,280.47

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