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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,089.62, 395,937.42 and 158,883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,089.62, 395,937.42 and 158,883.94 is: 238,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,089.62 : 395,937.42 = 158,883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,089.62/395,937.42 = 158,883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,089.62x = 395,937.42 × 158,883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,089.62x = 62,908,097,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908,097,283.03/264,089.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,207.38

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