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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,480.45, 363,241.67 and 166,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,480.45, 363,241.67 and 166,636.04 is: 229,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,480.45 : 363,241.67 = 166,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,480.45/363,241.67 = 166,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,480.45x = 363,241.67 × 166,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,480.45x = 60,529,150,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529,150,802.40/263,480.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,729.20

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