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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,303.33, 364,572.69 and 156,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,303.33, 364,572.69 and 156,797.25 is: 216,281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,303.33 : 364,572.69 = 156,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,303.33/364,572.69 = 156,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,303.33x = 364,572.69 × 156,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,303.33x = 57,163,995,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,163,995,217.10/264,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,281.78

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