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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,256.76, 396,384.03 and 95,737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,256.76, 396,384.03 and 95,737.58 is: 143,605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,256.76 : 396,384.03 = 95,737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,256.76/396,384.03 = 95,737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,256.76x = 396,384.03 × 95,737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,256.76x = 37,948,847,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948,847,287.37/264,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,605.96

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