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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,275.64, 364,579.26 and 156,784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,275.64, 364,579.26 and 156,784.59 is: 216,290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,275.64 : 364,579.26 = 156,784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,275.64/364,579.26 = 156,784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,275.64x = 364,579.26 × 156,784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,275.64x = 57,160,409,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,409,801.60/264,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,290.88

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