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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,937.73, 365,428.75 and 174,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,937.73, 365,428.75 and 174,264.71 is: 240,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,937.73 : 365,428.75 = 174,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,937.73/365,428.75 = 174,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,937.73x = 365,428.75 × 174,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,937.73x = 63,681,334,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681,334,273.09/264,937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,363.40

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