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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,043.06, 364,283.70 and 173,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,043.06, 364,283.70 and 173,447.80 is: 239,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,043.06 : 364,283.70 = 173,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,043.06/364,283.70 = 173,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,043.06x = 364,283.70 × 173,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,043.06x = 63,184,206,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,184,206,340.86/264,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,295.08

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