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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,955.74, 365,551.83 and 164,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,955.74, 365,551.83 and 164,334.30 is: 226,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,955.74 : 365,551.83 = 164,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,955.74/365,551.83 = 164,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,955.74x = 365,551.83 × 164,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,955.74x = 60,072,704,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,072,704,096.77/264,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,727.32

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