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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,250.74, 364,513.51 and 168,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,250.74, 364,513.51 and 168,649.68 is: 232,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,250.74 : 364,513.51 = 168,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,250.74/364,513.51 = 168,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,250.74x = 364,513.51 × 168,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,250.74x = 61,475,084,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,084,572.99/264,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,639.22

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