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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,953.52, 366,598.59 and 231,032.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,953.52, 366,598.59 and 231,032.75 is: 319,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,953.52 : 366,598.59 = 231,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,953.52/366,598.59 = 231,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,953.52x = 366,598.59 × 231,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,953.52x = 84,696,278,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,696,278,560.83/264,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,664.67

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