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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,037.70, 396,056.55 and 152,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,037.70, 396,056.55 and 152,063.30 is: 228,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,037.70 : 396,056.55 = 152,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,037.70/396,056.55 = 152,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,037.70x = 396,056.55 × 152,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,037.70x = 60,225,665,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225,665,979.62/264,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,094.95

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