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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,310.83, 364,583.05 and 156,804.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,310.83, 364,583.05 and 156,804.75 is: 216,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,310.83 : 364,583.05 = 156,804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,310.83/364,583.05 = 156,804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,310.83x = 364,583.05 × 156,804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,310.83x = 57,168,353,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168,353,617.48/264,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,292.13

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