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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,683.37, 365,115.20 and 162,637.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,683.37, 365,115.20 and 162,637.95 is: 224,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,683.37 : 365,115.20 = 162,637.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,683.37/365,115.20 = 162,637.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,683.37x = 365,115.20 × 162,637.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,683.37x = 59,381,586,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,586,222.86/264,683.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,349.52

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