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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,325.96, 364,267.02 and 259,468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,325.96, 364,267.02 and 259,468.12 is: 357,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,325.96 : 364,267.02 = 259,468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,325.96/364,267.02 = 259,468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,325.96x = 364,267.02 × 259,468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,325.96x = 94,515,678,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,515,678,857.40/264,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,572.44

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