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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,845.08, 365,543.22 and 162,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,845.08, 365,543.22 and 162,957.16 is: 224,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,845.08 : 365,543.22 = 162,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,845.08/365,543.22 = 162,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,845.08x = 365,543.22 × 162,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,845.08x = 59,567,884,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567,884,988.46/264,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,915.96

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