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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,335.52, 360,797.58 and 164,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,335.52, 360,797.58 and 164,622.24 is: 227,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,335.52 : 360,797.58 = 164,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,335.52/360,797.58 = 164,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,335.52x = 360,797.58 × 164,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,335.52x = 59,395,305,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395,305,806.18/261,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,276.05

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