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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,729.18, 364,968.54 and 179,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,729.18, 364,968.54 and 179,698.62 is: 247,741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,729.18 : 364,968.54 = 179,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,729.18/364,968.54 = 179,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,729.18x = 364,968.54 × 179,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,729.18x = 65,584,342,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584,342,981.41/264,729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,741.27

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