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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,326.97, 395,991.09 and 204,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,326.97, 395,991.09 and 204,871.55 is: 306,920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,326.97 : 395,991.09 = 204,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,326.97/395,991.09 = 204,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,326.97x = 395,991.09 × 204,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,326.97x = 81,127,310,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,127,310,043.81/264,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,920.29

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