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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,691.99, 365,127.10 and 162,646.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,691.99, 365,127.10 and 162,646.57 is: 224,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,691.99 : 365,127.10 = 162,646.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,691.99/365,127.10 = 162,646.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,691.99x = 365,127.10 × 162,646.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,691.99x = 59,386,670,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,386,670,429.05/264,691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,361.42

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