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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,208.74, 396,079.83 and 202,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,208.74, 396,079.83 and 202,156.26 is: 303,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,208.74 : 396,079.83 = 202,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,208.74/396,079.83 = 202,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,208.74x = 396,079.83 × 202,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,208.74x = 80,070,017,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070,017,094.24/264,208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,055.90

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