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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,555.05, 365,088.92 and 155,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,555.05, 365,088.92 and 155,683.45 is: 214,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,555.05 : 365,088.92 = 155,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,555.05/365,088.92 = 155,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,555.05x = 365,088.92 × 155,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,555.05x = 56,838,303,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,838,303,176.04/264,555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,844.90

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