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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,254.18, 364,518.26 and 168,653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,254.18, 364,518.26 and 168,653.12 is: 232,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,254.18 : 364,518.26 = 168,653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,254.18/364,518.26 = 168,653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,254.18x = 364,518.26 × 168,653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,254.18x = 61,477,141,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477,141,845.97/264,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,643.97

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