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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,041.06, 364,280.94 and 173,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,041.06, 364,280.94 and 173,445.80 is: 239,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,041.06 : 364,280.94 = 173,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,041.06/364,280.94 = 173,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,041.06x = 364,280.94 × 173,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,041.06x = 63,182,999,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,182,999,063.05/264,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,292.32

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