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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,641.56, 365,263.10 and 162,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,641.56, 365,263.10 and 162,754.68 is: 224,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,641.56 : 365,263.10 = 162,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,641.56/365,263.10 = 162,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,641.56x = 365,263.10 × 162,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,641.56x = 59,448,276,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448,276,316.22/264,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,636.96

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