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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,331.52, 360,792.06 and 164,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,331.52, 360,792.06 and 164,618.24 is: 227,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,331.52 : 360,792.06 = 164,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,331.52/360,792.06 = 164,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,331.52x = 360,792.06 × 164,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,331.52x = 59,392,953,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392,953,923.17/261,331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,270.53

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