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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,070.76, 364,426.98 and 188,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,070.76, 364,426.98 and 188,799.08 is: 260,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,070.76 : 364,426.98 = 188,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,070.76/364,426.98 = 188,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,070.76x = 364,426.98 × 188,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,070.76x = 68,803,478,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,478,551.18/264,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,549.40

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