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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,310.08, 364,659.13 and 168,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,310.08, 364,659.13 and 168,872.64 is: 232,987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,310.08 : 364,659.13 = 168,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,310.08/364,659.13 = 168,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,310.08x = 364,659.13 × 168,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,310.08x = 61,580,949,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580,949,983.20/264,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,987.52

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