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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,539.72, 364,816.13 and 204,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,539.72, 364,816.13 and 204,014.49 is: 281,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,539.72 : 364,816.13 = 204,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,539.72/364,816.13 = 204,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,539.72x = 364,816.13 × 204,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,539.72x = 74,427,775,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427,775,685.65/264,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,348.21

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