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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,032.20, 396,048.30 and 152,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,032.20, 396,048.30 and 152,057.80 is: 228,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,032.20 : 396,048.30 = 152,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,032.20/396,048.30 = 152,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,032.20x = 396,048.30 × 152,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,032.20x = 60,222,233,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222,233,191.74/264,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,086.70

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