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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,234.54, 366,071.08 and 169,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,234.54, 366,071.08 and 169,737.96 is: 234,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,234.54 : 366,071.08 = 169,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,234.54/366,071.08 = 169,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,234.54x = 366,071.08 × 169,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,234.54x = 62,136,158,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,136,158,334.20/265,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,268.73

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