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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,451.20, 364,891.33 and 157,054.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,451.20, 364,891.33 and 157,054.92 is: 216,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,451.20 : 364,891.33 = 157,054.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,451.20/364,891.33 = 157,054.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,451.20x = 364,891.33 × 157,054.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,451.20x = 57,307,978,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,307,978,641.84/264,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,705.31

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