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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,973.58, 365,507.52 and 166,700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,973.58, 365,507.52 and 166,700.26 is: 229,948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,973.58 : 365,507.52 = 166,700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,973.58/365,507.52 = 166,700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,973.58x = 365,507.52 × 166,700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,973.58x = 60,930,198,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,930,198,615.96/264,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,948.20

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