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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,387.07, 364,719 and 168,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,387.07, 364,719 and 168,793.30 is: 232,848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,387.07 : 364,719 = 168,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,387.07/364,719 = 168,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,387.07x = 364,719 × 168,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,387.07x = 61,562,123,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,562,123,582.70/264,387.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,848.47

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