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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,268.36, 364,666.26 and 156,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,268.36, 364,666.26 and 156,819.88 is: 216,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,268.36 : 364,666.26 = 156,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,268.36/364,666.26 = 156,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,268.36x = 364,666.26 × 156,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,268.36x = 57,186,919,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186,919,133.25/264,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,397.15

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