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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,066.80, 395,154 and 228,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,066.80, 395,154 and 228,650.36 is: 342,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,066.80 : 395,154 = 228,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,066.80/395,154 = 228,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,066.80x = 395,154 × 228,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,066.80x = 90,352,104,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,352,104,355.44/264,066.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,156.24

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