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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,219.53, 366,050.39 and 169,722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,219.53, 366,050.39 and 169,722.96 is: 234,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,219.53 : 366,050.39 = 169,722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,219.53/366,050.39 = 169,722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,219.53x = 366,050.39 × 169,722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,219.53x = 62,127,155,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127,155,699.95/265,219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,248.04

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