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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,225.17, 396,338.07 and 112,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,225.17, 396,338.07 and 112,382.93 is: 168,574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,225.17 : 396,338.07 = 112,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,225.17/396,338.07 = 112,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,225.17x = 396,338.07 × 112,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,225.17x = 44,541,633,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,633,577.15/264,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,574.53

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