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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,000.60, 396,000.90 and 86,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,000.60, 396,000.90 and 86,513.40 is: 129,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,000.60 : 396,000.90 = 86,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,000.60/396,000.90 = 86,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,000.60x = 396,000.90 × 86,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,000.60x = 34,259,384,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,259,384,262.06/264,000.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,770.10

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