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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,994.69, 365,659.46 and 179,140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,994.69, 365,659.46 and 179,140.47 is: 247,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,994.69 : 365,659.46 = 179,140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,994.69/365,659.46 = 179,140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,994.69x = 365,659.46 × 179,140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,994.69x = 65,504,407,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504,407,524.35/264,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,191.40

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