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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,292.75, 365,026.71 and 174,052.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,292.75, 365,026.71 and 174,052.09 is: 240,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,292.75 : 365,026.71 = 174,052.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,292.75/365,026.71 = 174,052.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,292.75x = 365,026.71 × 174,052.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,292.75x = 63,533,661,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533,661,781.32/264,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,391.24

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