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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,272.76, 396,409.32 and 77,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,272.76, 396,409.32 and 77,284.44 is: 115,926.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,272.76 : 396,409.32 = 77,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,272.76/396,409.32 = 77,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,272.76x = 396,409.32 × 77,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,272.76x = 30,636,272,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,636,272,306.98/264,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,926.71

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