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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,357.64, 364,955.70 and 203,795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,357.64, 364,955.70 and 203,795.56 is: 281,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,357.64 : 364,955.70 = 203,795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,357.64/364,955.70 = 203,795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,357.64x = 364,955.70 × 203,795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,357.64x = 74,376,351,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,376,351,256.69/264,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,347.46

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