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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,031.20, 395,888.64 and 84,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,031.20, 395,888.64 and 84,038.88 is: 126,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,031.20 : 395,888.64 = 84,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,031.20/395,888.64 = 84,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,031.20x = 395,888.64 × 84,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,031.20x = 33,270,037,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270,037,490.13/264,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,007.98

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