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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,366.04, 364,658.76 and 156,859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,366.04, 364,658.76 and 156,859.76 is: 216,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,366.04 : 364,658.76 = 156,859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,366.04/364,658.76 = 156,859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,366.04x = 364,658.76 × 156,859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,366.04x = 57,200,285,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200,285,575.50/264,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,367.75

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