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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,162.28, 364,448.28 and 173,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,162.28, 364,448.28 and 173,567.02 is: 239,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,162.28 : 364,448.28 = 173,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,162.28/364,448.28 = 173,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,162.28x = 364,448.28 × 173,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,162.28x = 63,256,201,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,256,201,903.73/264,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,459.63

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