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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,607.12, 364,956.64 and 183,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,607.12, 364,956.64 and 183,071.04 is: 252,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,607.12 : 364,956.64 = 183,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,607.12/364,956.64 = 183,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,607.12x = 364,956.64 × 183,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,607.12x = 66,812,991,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,812,991,639.71/264,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,498.84

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