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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,213.66, 364,679.70 and 162,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,213.66, 364,679.70 and 162,263.42 is: 223,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,213.66 : 364,679.70 = 162,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,213.66/364,679.70 = 162,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,213.66x = 364,679.70 × 162,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,213.66x = 59,174,175,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,174,175,326.57/264,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,963.35

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