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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,043.20, 396,064.80 and 194,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,043.20, 396,064.80 and 194,059.20 is: 291,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,043.20 : 396,064.80 = 194,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,043.20/396,064.80 = 194,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,043.20x = 396,064.80 × 194,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,043.20x = 76,860,018,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860,018,236.16/264,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,088.80

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