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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,284.88, 396,423.86 and 64,607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,284.88, 396,423.86 and 64,607.01 is: 96,909.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,284.88 : 396,423.86 = 64,607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,284.88/396,423.86 = 64,607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,284.88x = 396,423.86 × 64,607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,284.88x = 25,611,759,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611,759,964.22/264,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,909.67

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