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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,043.80, 394,913.70 and 236,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,043.80, 394,913.70 and 236,165.40 is: 353,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,043.80 : 394,913.70 = 236,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,043.80/394,913.70 = 236,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,043.80x = 394,913.70 × 236,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,043.80x = 93,264,951,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,264,951,925.98/264,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,217.73

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