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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,034.20, 396,051.30 and 145,936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,034.20, 396,051.30 and 145,936.20 is: 218,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,034.20 : 396,051.30 = 145,936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,034.20/396,051.30 = 145,936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,034.20x = 396,051.30 × 145,936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,034.20x = 57,798,221,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,221,727.06/264,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,904.30

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