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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,713.76, 365,455.80 and 174,332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,713.76, 365,455.80 and 174,332.34 is: 240,677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,713.76 : 365,455.80 = 174,332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,713.76/365,455.80 = 174,332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,713.76x = 365,455.80 × 174,332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,713.76x = 63,710,764,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,710,764,780.57/264,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,677.95

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