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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,922.02, 365,608.31 and 156,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,922.02, 365,608.31 and 156,098.87 is: 215,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,922.02 : 365,608.31 = 156,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,922.02/365,608.31 = 156,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,922.02x = 365,608.31 × 156,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,922.02x = 57,071,044,053.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071,044,053.61/264,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,425.82

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