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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,145.80, 396,218.70 and 95,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,145.80, 396,218.70 and 95,746.80 is: 143,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,145.80 : 396,218.70 = 95,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,145.80/396,218.70 = 95,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,145.80x = 396,218.70 × 95,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,145.80x = 37,936,672,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,672,625.16/264,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,620.20

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