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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,052.54, 395,432.85 and 238,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,052.54, 395,432.85 and 238,464.64 is: 357,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,052.54 : 395,432.85 = 238,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,052.54/395,432.85 = 238,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,052.54x = 395,432.85 × 238,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,052.54x = 94,296,752,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,296,752,125.08/264,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,113.60

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