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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,940.75, 365,554.23 and 168,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,940.75, 365,554.23 and 168,109.30 is: 231,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,940.75 : 365,554.23 = 168,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,940.75/365,554.23 = 168,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,940.75x = 365,554.23 × 168,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,940.75x = 61,453,065,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,065,717.34/264,940.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,950.22

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