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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,219.36, 366,010.61 and 163,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,219.36, 366,010.61 and 163,303.63 is: 225,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,219.36 : 366,010.61 = 163,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,219.36/366,010.61 = 163,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,219.36x = 366,010.61 × 163,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,219.36x = 59,770,861,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,770,861,639.77/265,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,363.87

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