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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,844.08, 365,541.84 and 162,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,844.08, 365,541.84 and 162,956.16 is: 224,914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,844.08 : 365,541.84 = 162,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,844.08/365,541.84 = 162,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,844.08x = 365,541.84 × 162,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,844.08x = 59,567,294,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567,294,565.73/264,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,914.58

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