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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,543.80, 365,027.76 and 162,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,543.80, 365,027.76 and 162,536.44 is: 224,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,543.80 : 365,027.76 = 162,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,543.80/365,027.76 = 162,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,543.80x = 365,027.76 × 162,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,543.80x = 59,330,312,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,330,312,611.57/264,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,274.06

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