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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,115.74, 396,204.43 and 95,715.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,115.74, 396,204.43 and 95,715.39 is: 143,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,115.74 : 396,204.43 = 95,715.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,115.74/396,204.43 = 95,715.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,115.74x = 396,204.43 × 95,715.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,115.74x = 37,922,861,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,922,861,537.18/264,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,584.25

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