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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,389.82, 364,722.80 and 168,796.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,389.82, 364,722.80 and 168,796.05 is: 232,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,389.82 : 364,722.80 = 168,796.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,389.82/364,722.80 = 168,796.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,389.82x = 364,722.80 × 168,796.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,389.82x = 61,563,767,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563,767,140.96/264,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,852.26

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