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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,141.80, 396,212.70 and 95,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,141.80, 396,212.70 and 95,742.80 is: 143,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,141.80 : 396,212.70 = 95,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,141.80/396,212.70 = 95,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,141.80x = 396,212.70 × 95,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,141.80x = 37,934,513,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,513,293.56/264,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,614.20

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