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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,964.76, 365,466.22 and 179,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,964.76, 365,466.22 and 179,934.20 is: 248,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,964.76 : 365,466.22 = 179,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,964.76/365,466.22 = 179,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,964.76x = 365,466.22 × 179,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,964.76x = 65,759,871,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,759,871,922.72/264,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,183.46

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