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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,920.06, 365,725.08 and 204,354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,920.06, 365,725.08 and 204,354.74 is: 282,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,920.06 : 365,725.08 = 204,354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,920.06/365,725.08 = 204,354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,920.06x = 365,725.08 × 204,354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,920.06x = 74,737,653,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737,653,634.88/264,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,113.98

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