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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,364.85, 364,829.66 and 156,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,364.85, 364,829.66 and 156,935.29 is: 216,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,364.85 : 364,829.66 = 156,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,364.85/364,829.66 = 156,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,364.85x = 364,829.66 × 156,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,364.85x = 57,254,648,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,648,492.70/264,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,574.36

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