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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,971.58, 365,504.77 and 166,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,971.58, 365,504.77 and 166,698.26 is: 229,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,971.58 : 365,504.77 = 166,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,971.58/365,504.77 = 166,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,971.58x = 365,504.77 × 166,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,971.58x = 60,929,009,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,929,009,180.70/264,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,945.45

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