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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,970.58, 365,503.39 and 166,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,970.58, 365,503.39 and 166,697.26 is: 229,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,970.58 : 365,503.39 = 166,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,970.58/365,503.39 = 166,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,970.58x = 365,503.39 × 166,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,970.58x = 60,928,413,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928,413,633.71/264,970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,944.07

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