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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,612.08, 365,177.36 and 162,641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,612.08, 365,177.36 and 162,641.86 is: 224,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,612.08 : 365,177.36 = 162,641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,612.08/365,177.36 = 162,641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,612.08x = 365,177.36 × 162,641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,612.08x = 59,393,124,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,124,553.95/264,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,453.56

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