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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,096.12, 395,947.17 and 158,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,096.12, 395,947.17 and 158,890.44 is: 238,217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,096.12 : 395,947.17 = 158,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,096.12/395,947.17 = 158,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,096.12x = 395,947.17 × 158,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,096.12x = 62,912,220,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,912,220,058.05/264,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,217.13

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