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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.80, 396,002.70 and 237,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.80, 396,002.70 and 237,736.20 is: 356,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.80 : 396,002.70 = 237,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.80/396,002.70 = 237,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.80x = 396,002.70 × 237,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.80x = 94,144,177,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,144,177,087.74/264,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,604.30

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