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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,497.41, 365,140.86 and 167,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,497.41, 365,140.86 and 167,800.04 is: 231,649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,497.41 : 365,140.86 = 167,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,497.41/365,140.86 = 167,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,497.41x = 365,140.86 × 167,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,497.41x = 61,270,650,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,650,913.63/264,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,649.34

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