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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,185.96, 364,616.64 and 168,756.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,185.96, 364,616.64 and 168,756.21 is: 232,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,185.96 : 364,616.64 = 168,756.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,185.96/364,616.64 = 168,756.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,185.96x = 364,616.64 × 168,756.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,185.96x = 61,531,322,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,531,322,269.33/264,185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,909.14

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