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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.80, 395,613.90 and 224,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.80, 395,613.90 and 224,344.20 is: 336,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.80 : 395,613.90 = 224,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.80/395,613.90 = 224,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.80x = 395,613.90 × 224,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.80x = 88,753,683,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,753,683,904.38/264,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,185.90

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