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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,639.81, 365,260.68 and 162,752.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,639.81, 365,260.68 and 162,752.93 is: 224,634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,639.81 : 365,260.68 = 162,752.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,639.81/365,260.68 = 162,752.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,639.81x = 365,260.68 × 162,752.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,639.81x = 59,447,244,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,244,057.49/264,639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,634.55

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