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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.60, 396,003.90 and 169,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.60, 396,003.90 and 169,524.20 is: 254,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.60 : 396,003.90 = 169,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.60/396,003.90 = 169,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.60x = 396,003.90 × 169,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.60x = 67,132,244,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,132,244,344.38/264,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,286.30

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