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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,692.99, 365,128.48 and 162,647.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,692.99, 365,128.48 and 162,647.57 is: 224,362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,692.99 : 365,128.48 = 162,647.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,692.99/365,128.48 = 162,647.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,692.99x = 365,128.48 × 162,647.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,692.99x = 59,387,260,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,387,260,009.79/264,692.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,362.80

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