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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.94, 365,520.71 and 184,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.94, 365,520.71 and 184,260.34 is: 254,180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.94 : 365,520.71 = 184,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.94/365,520.71 = 184,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.94x = 365,520.71 × 184,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.94x = 67,350,970,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,350,970,301.64/264,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,180.56

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