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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,993.69, 365,658.08 and 179,139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,993.69, 365,658.08 and 179,139.47 is: 247,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,993.69 : 365,658.08 = 179,139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,993.69/365,658.08 = 179,139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,993.69x = 365,658.08 × 179,139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,993.69x = 65,503,796,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,503,796,014.41/264,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,190.02

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