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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,226.28, 364,726.83 and 156,796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,226.28, 364,726.83 and 156,796.31 is: 216,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,226.28 : 364,726.83 = 156,796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,226.28/364,726.83 = 156,796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,226.28x = 364,726.83 × 156,796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,226.28x = 57,187,819,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187,819,227.24/264,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,435.02

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