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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,923.02, 365,609.69 and 156,099.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,923.02, 365,609.69 and 156,099.87 is: 215,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,923.02 : 365,609.69 = 156,099.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,923.02/365,609.69 = 156,099.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,923.02x = 365,609.69 × 156,099.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,923.02x = 57,071,625,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071,625,079.74/264,923.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,427.20

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