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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,662.20, 396,337.20 and 169,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,662.20, 396,337.20 and 169,746.40 is: 254,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,662.20 : 396,337.20 = 169,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,662.20/396,337.20 = 169,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,662.20x = 396,337.20 × 169,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,662.20x = 67,276,812,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,276,812,886.08/264,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,198.80

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