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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,463.92, 364,993.56 and 163,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,463.92, 364,993.56 and 163,877.04 is: 226,170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,463.92 : 364,993.56 = 163,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,463.92/364,993.56 = 163,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,463.92x = 364,993.56 × 163,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,463.92x = 59,814,064,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,064,231.86/264,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,170.98

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