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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,299.92, 364,545.46 and 242,566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,299.92, 364,545.46 and 242,566.19 is: 334,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,299.92 : 364,545.46 = 242,566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,299.92/364,545.46 = 242,566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,299.92x = 364,545.46 × 242,566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,299.92x = 88,426,403,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,426,403,314.00/264,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,568.41

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