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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,317.76, 365,061.28 and 174,077.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,317.76, 365,061.28 and 174,077.12 is: 240,425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,317.76 : 365,061.28 = 174,077.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,317.76/365,061.28 = 174,077.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,317.76x = 365,061.28 × 174,077.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,317.76x = 63,548,816,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,548,816,245.91/264,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,425.83

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