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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,309.08, 364,657.75 and 168,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,309.08, 364,657.75 and 168,871.64 is: 232,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,309.08 : 364,657.75 = 168,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,309.08/364,657.75 = 168,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,309.08x = 364,657.75 × 168,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,309.08x = 61,580,350,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580,350,035.74/264,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.14

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