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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,208.70, 365,999.94 and 163,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,208.70, 365,999.94 and 163,238.88 is: 225,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,208.70 : 365,999.94 = 163,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,208.70/365,999.94 = 163,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,208.70x = 365,999.94 × 163,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,208.70x = 59,745,420,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,745,420,285.67/265,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,277.00

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