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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,252.36, 396,364.40 and 93,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,252.36, 396,364.40 and 93,462.24 is: 140,188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,252.36 : 396,364.40 = 93,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,252.36/396,364.40 = 93,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,252.36x = 396,364.40 × 93,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,252.36x = 37,045,104,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045,104,680.26/264,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,188.36

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