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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,250.37, 396,361.39 and 93,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,250.37, 396,361.39 and 93,460.25 is: 140,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,250.37 : 396,361.39 = 93,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,250.37/396,361.39 = 93,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,250.37x = 396,361.39 × 93,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,250.37x = 37,044,034,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,034,599.75/264,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,185.37

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