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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,639.31, 365,259.99 and 162,752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,639.31, 365,259.99 and 162,752.43 is: 224,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,639.31 : 365,259.99 = 162,752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,639.31/365,259.99 = 162,752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,639.31x = 365,259.99 × 162,752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,639.31x = 59,446,950,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446,950,954.28/264,639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,633.86

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