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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,930.58, 366,566.94 and 231,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,930.58, 366,566.94 and 231,009.80 is: 319,633.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,930.58 : 366,566.94 = 231,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,930.58/366,566.94 = 231,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,930.58x = 366,566.94 × 231,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,930.58x = 84,680,555,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,680,555,496.01/264,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,633.00

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