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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,558.05, 365,093.06 and 155,686.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,558.05, 365,093.06 and 155,686.45 is: 214,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,558.05 : 365,093.06 = 155,686.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,558.05/365,093.06 = 155,686.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,558.05x = 365,093.06 × 155,686.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,558.05x = 56,840,042,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840,042,431.04/264,558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,849.04

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