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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,684.24, 365,116.41 and 162,638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,684.24, 365,116.41 and 162,638.82 is: 224,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,684.24 : 365,116.41 = 162,638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,684.24/365,116.41 = 162,638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,684.24x = 365,116.41 × 162,638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,684.24x = 59,382,102,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,102,085.04/264,684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,350.73

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