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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,598.83, 365,159.07 and 162,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,598.83, 365,159.07 and 162,628.74 is: 224,435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,598.83 : 365,159.07 = 162,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,598.83/365,159.07 = 162,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,598.83x = 365,159.07 × 162,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,598.83x = 59,385,359,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,385,359,453.67/264,598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,435.46

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