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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,272.03, 366,122.97 and 169,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,272.03, 366,122.97 and 169,775.46 is: 234,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,272.03 : 366,122.97 = 169,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,272.03/366,122.97 = 169,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,272.03x = 366,122.97 × 169,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,272.03x = 62,158,695,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158,695,648.32/265,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,320.58

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