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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.80, 396,004.20 and 116,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.80, 396,004.20 and 116,546.80 is: 174,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.80 : 396,004.20 = 116,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.80/396,004.20 = 116,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.80x = 396,004.20 × 116,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.80x = 46,153,022,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153,022,296.56/264,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,820.20

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