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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,238.82, 364,744.13 and 156,808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,238.82, 364,744.13 and 156,808.83 is: 216,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,238.82 : 364,744.13 = 156,808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,238.82/364,744.13 = 156,808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,238.82x = 364,744.13 × 156,808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,238.82x = 57,195,099,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195,099,490.62/264,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,452.30

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