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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,159.83, 396,238.38 and 64,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,159.83, 396,238.38 and 64,481.27 is: 96,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,159.83 : 396,238.38 = 64,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,159.83/396,238.38 = 64,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,159.83x = 396,238.38 × 64,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,159.83x = 25,549,952,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,952,104.85/264,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,721.56

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