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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,909.43, 366,537.68 and 230,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,909.43, 366,537.68 and 230,988.60 is: 319,603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,909.43 : 366,537.68 = 230,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,909.43/366,537.68 = 230,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,909.43x = 366,537.68 × 230,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,909.43x = 84,666,026,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,666,026,127.92/264,909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,603.67

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