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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,044.06, 364,285.08 and 173,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,044.06, 364,285.08 and 173,448.80 is: 239,296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,044.06 : 364,285.08 = 173,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,044.06/364,285.08 = 173,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,044.06x = 364,285.08 × 173,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,044.06x = 63,184,809,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,184,809,983.90/264,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,296.46

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