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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,639.06, 365,259.65 and 162,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,639.06, 365,259.65 and 162,752.18 is: 224,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,639.06 : 365,259.65 = 162,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,639.06/365,259.65 = 162,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,639.06x = 365,259.65 × 162,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,639.06x = 59,446,801,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446,801,663.48/264,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,633.51

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