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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,485.49, 365,239.08 and 184,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,485.49, 365,239.08 and 184,132.73 is: 254,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,485.49 : 365,239.08 = 184,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,485.49/365,239.08 = 184,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,485.49x = 365,239.08 × 184,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,485.49x = 67,252,466,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,252,466,386.40/264,485.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,276.58

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