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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,176.60, 396,264.90 and 97,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,176.60, 396,264.90 and 97,930.20 is: 146,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,176.60 : 396,264.90 = 97,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,176.60/396,264.90 = 97,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,176.60x = 396,264.90 × 97,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,176.60x = 38,806,300,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806,300,909.98/264,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,895.30

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