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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.80, 394,852.20 and 236,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.80, 394,852.20 and 236,124.40 is: 353,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.80 : 394,852.20 = 236,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.80/394,852.20 = 236,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.80x = 394,852.20 × 236,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.80x = 93,234,238,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,234,238,813.68/264,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,156.25

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