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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,224.80, 396,337.20 and 152,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,224.80, 396,337.20 and 152,250.40 is: 228,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,224.80 : 396,337.20 = 152,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,224.80/396,337.20 = 152,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,224.80x = 396,337.20 × 152,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,224.80x = 60,342,497,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342,497,234.88/264,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,375.60

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