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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,970.83, 365,503.74 and 166,697.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,970.83, 365,503.74 and 166,697.51 is: 229,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,970.83 : 365,503.74 = 166,697.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,970.83/365,503.74 = 166,697.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,970.83x = 365,503.74 × 166,697.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,970.83x = 60,928,562,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928,562,520.20/264,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,944.42

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