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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,534.53, 365,162.34 and 184,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,534.53, 365,162.34 and 184,008.78 is: 254,004.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,534.53 : 365,162.34 = 184,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,534.53/365,162.34 = 184,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,534.53x = 365,162.34 × 184,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,534.53x = 67,193,078,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193,078,054.70/264,534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,004.94

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