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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,364.35, 365,012.49 and 162,526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,364.35, 365,012.49 and 162,526.49 is: 224,403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,364.35 : 365,012.49 = 162,526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,364.35/365,012.49 = 162,526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,364.35x = 365,012.49 × 162,526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,364.35x = 59,324,198,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,324,198,805.86/264,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,403.17

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