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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,563.12, 364,957.16 and 167,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,563.12, 364,957.16 and 167,595.92 is: 231,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,563.12 : 364,957.16 = 167,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,563.12/364,957.16 = 167,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,563.12x = 364,957.16 × 167,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,563.12x = 61,165,330,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,165,330,990.79/264,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,193.72

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