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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,104.42, 395,480.48 and 145,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,104.42, 395,480.48 and 145,644.35 is: 218,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,104.42 : 395,480.48 = 145,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,104.42/395,480.48 = 145,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,104.42x = 395,480.48 × 145,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,104.42x = 57,599,494,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599,494,741.66/264,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,093.65

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