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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,535.67, 365,048.88 and 157,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,535.67, 365,048.88 and 157,102.94 is: 216,795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,535.67 : 365,048.88 = 157,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,535.67/365,048.88 = 157,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,535.67x = 365,048.88 × 157,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,535.67x = 57,350,252,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,350,252,615.19/264,535.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,795.91

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