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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,445.12, 364,897.52 and 155,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,445.12, 364,897.52 and 155,554.40 is: 214,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,445.12 : 364,897.52 = 155,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,445.12/364,897.52 = 155,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,445.12x = 364,897.52 × 155,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,445.12x = 56,761,414,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,761,414,785.09/264,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,643.46

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