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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,496.41, 365,139.48 and 167,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,496.41, 365,139.48 and 167,799.04 is: 231,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,496.41 : 365,139.48 = 167,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,496.41/365,139.48 = 167,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,496.41x = 365,139.48 × 167,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,496.41x = 61,270,054,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,054,210.10/264,496.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,647.96

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