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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,971.94, 365,519.33 and 184,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,971.94, 365,519.33 and 184,259.34 is: 254,179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,971.94 : 365,519.33 = 184,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,971.94/365,519.33 = 184,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,971.94x = 365,519.33 × 184,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,971.94x = 67,350,350,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,350,503.04/264,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,179.18

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