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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,375.10, 364,843.80 and 156,945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,375.10, 364,843.80 and 156,945.54 is: 216,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,375.10 : 364,843.80 = 156,945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,375.10/364,843.80 = 156,945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,375.10x = 364,843.80 × 156,945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,375.10x = 57,260,607,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,260,607,206.65/264,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,588.51

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