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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,530.12, 364,802.90 and 204,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,530.12, 364,802.90 and 204,004.89 is: 281,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,530.12 : 364,802.90 = 204,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,530.12/364,802.90 = 204,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,530.12x = 364,802.90 × 204,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,530.12x = 74,421,574,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,421,574,466.16/264,530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,334.98

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