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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,224.17, 396,336.57 and 112,381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,224.17, 396,336.57 and 112,381.93 is: 168,573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,224.17 : 396,336.57 = 112,381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,224.17/396,336.57 = 112,381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,224.17x = 396,336.57 × 112,381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,224.17x = 44,541,068,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,068,666.18/264,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,573.03

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