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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,449.76, 364,331.65 and 182,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,449.76, 364,331.65 and 182,699.70 is: 251,704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,449.76 : 364,331.65 = 182,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,449.76/364,331.65 = 182,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,449.76x = 364,331.65 × 182,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,449.76x = 66,563,283,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563,283,210.60/264,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,704.83

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