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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,175.44, 396,275.71 and 84,279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,175.44, 396,275.71 and 84,279.97 is: 126,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,175.44 : 396,275.71 = 84,279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,175.44/396,275.71 = 84,279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,175.44x = 396,275.71 × 84,279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,175.44x = 33,398,104,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,398,104,950.53/264,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,423.96

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