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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,224.74, 396,103.83 and 202,172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,224.74, 396,103.83 and 202,172.26 is: 303,079.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,224.74 : 396,103.83 = 202,172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,224.74/396,103.83 = 202,172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,224.74x = 396,103.83 × 202,172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,224.74x = 80,081,206,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,081,206,505.76/264,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,079.90

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