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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.20, 395,742.60 and 236,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.20, 395,742.60 and 236,007.60 is: 353,779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.20 : 395,742.60 = 236,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.20/395,742.60 = 236,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.20x = 395,742.60 × 236,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.20x = 93,398,261,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,398,261,243.76/264,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,779.68

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