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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,249.74, 396,141.30 and 202,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,249.74, 396,141.30 and 202,197.26 is: 303,117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,249.74 : 396,141.30 = 202,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,249.74/396,141.30 = 202,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,249.74x = 396,141.30 × 202,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,249.74x = 80,098,685,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,098,685,432.84/264,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,117.37

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