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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,894.84, 365,514.75 and 162,936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,894.84, 365,514.75 and 162,936.90 is: 224,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,894.84 : 365,514.75 = 162,936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,894.84/365,514.75 = 162,936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,894.84x = 365,514.75 × 162,936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,894.84x = 59,555,840,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,555,840,269.28/264,894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,828.24

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