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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,496.92, 365,039.10 and 163,910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,496.92, 365,039.10 and 163,910.04 is: 226,216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,496.92 : 365,039.10 = 163,910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,496.92/365,039.10 = 163,910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,496.92x = 365,039.10 × 163,910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,496.92x = 59,833,573,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,833,573,482.56/264,496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,216.52

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