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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.20, 396,003.30 and 74,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.20, 396,003.30 and 74,462.20 is: 111,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.20 : 396,003.30 = 74,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.20/396,003.30 = 74,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.20x = 396,003.30 × 74,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.20x = 29,487,276,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,276,925.26/264,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,693.30

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