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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,307.50, 364,606.52 and 162,355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,307.50, 364,606.52 and 162,355.93 is: 223,966.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,307.50 : 364,606.52 = 162,355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,307.50/364,606.52 = 162,355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,307.50x = 364,606.52 × 162,355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,307.50x = 59,196,028,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,028,915.37/264,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,966.51

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