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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,210.19, 365,997.98 and 163,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,210.19, 365,997.98 and 163,294.45 is: 225,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,210.19 : 365,997.98 = 163,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,210.19/365,997.98 = 163,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,210.19x = 365,997.98 × 163,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,210.19x = 59,765,438,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,765,438,338.45/265,210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,351.21

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