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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,219.03, 366,049.70 and 169,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,219.03, 366,049.70 and 169,722.46 is: 234,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,219.03 : 366,049.70 = 169,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,219.03/366,049.70 = 169,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,219.03x = 366,049.70 × 169,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,219.03x = 62,126,855,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126,855,566.26/265,219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,247.35

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