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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,683.74, 365,115.72 and 162,638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,683.74, 365,115.72 and 162,638.32 is: 224,350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,683.74 : 365,115.72 = 162,638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,683.74/365,115.72 = 162,638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,683.74x = 365,115.72 × 162,638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,683.74x = 59,381,807,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,807,306.39/264,683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,350.04

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