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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,296.25, 365,031.56 and 174,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,296.25, 365,031.56 and 174,055.57 is: 240,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,296.25 : 365,031.56 = 174,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,296.25/365,031.56 = 174,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,296.25x = 365,031.56 × 174,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,296.25x = 63,535,775,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,775,766.35/264,296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,396.05

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