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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,231.80, 396,346.63 and 95,712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,231.80, 396,346.63 and 95,712.69 is: 143,568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,231.80 : 396,346.63 = 95,712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,231.80/396,346.63 = 95,712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,231.80x = 396,346.63 × 95,712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,231.80x = 37,935,400,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,935,400,404.15/264,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,568.64

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