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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,230.10, 364,732.10 and 156,800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,230.10, 364,732.10 and 156,800.13 is: 216,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,230.10 : 364,732.10 = 156,800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,230.10/364,732.10 = 156,800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,230.10x = 364,732.10 × 156,800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,230.10x = 57,190,040,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,190,040,695.17/264,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,440.29

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