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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.20, 395,904.60 and 130,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.20, 395,904.60 and 130,837.20 is: 196,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.20 : 395,904.60 = 130,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.20/395,904.60 = 130,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.20x = 395,904.60 × 130,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.20x = 51,799,049,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,799,049,331.12/264,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,207.63

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