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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,581.67, 365,175.84 and 157,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,581.67, 365,175.84 and 157,130.94 is: 216,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,581.67 : 365,175.84 = 157,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,581.67/365,175.84 = 157,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,581.67x = 365,175.84 × 157,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,581.67x = 57,380,423,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,380,423,004.49/264,581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,872.25

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