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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,216.61, 362,377.03 and 253,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,216.61, 362,377.03 and 253,366.26 is: 347,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,216.61 : 362,377.03 = 253,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,216.61/362,377.03 = 253,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,216.61x = 362,377.03 × 253,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,216.61x = 91,814,112,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,814,112,801.01/264,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,495.61

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