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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,455.12, 364,857.92 and 169,016.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,455.12, 364,857.92 and 169,016.87 is: 233,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,455.12 : 364,857.92 = 169,016.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,455.12/364,857.92 = 169,016.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,455.12x = 364,857.92 × 169,016.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,455.12x = 61,667,144,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,144,055.65/264,455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,185.67

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