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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,220.13, 366,011.73 and 163,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,220.13, 366,011.73 and 163,304.40 is: 225,364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,220.13 : 366,011.73 = 163,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,220.13/366,011.73 = 163,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,220.13x = 366,011.73 × 163,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,220.13x = 59,771,325,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,771,325,960.61/265,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,364.97

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