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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,230.88, 364,941.46 and 173,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,230.88, 364,941.46 and 173,990.24 is: 240,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,230.88 : 364,941.46 = 173,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,230.88/364,941.46 = 173,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,230.88x = 364,941.46 × 173,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,230.88x = 63,496,252,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496,252,211.35/264,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,305.95

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