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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,435.12, 364,754.28 and 156,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,435.12, 364,754.28 and 156,929.04 is: 216,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,435.12 : 364,754.28 = 156,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,435.12/364,754.28 = 156,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,435.12x = 364,754.28 × 156,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,435.12x = 57,240,538,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240,538,996.29/264,435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,463.45

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