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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,501.80, 365,146.89 and 167,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,501.80, 365,146.89 and 167,804.42 is: 231,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,501.80 : 365,146.89 = 167,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,501.80/365,146.89 = 167,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,501.80x = 365,146.89 × 167,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,501.80x = 61,273,260,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273,260,265.52/264,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,655.37

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