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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,256.97, 364,522.10 and 168,655.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,256.97, 364,522.10 and 168,655.91 is: 232,647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,256.97 : 364,522.10 = 168,655.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,256.97/364,522.10 = 168,655.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,256.97x = 364,522.10 × 168,655.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,256.97x = 61,478,803,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478,803,824.72/264,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,647.81

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