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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,337.92, 395,677.44 and 139,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,337.92, 395,677.44 and 139,299.84 is: 208,512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,337.92 : 395,677.44 = 139,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,337.92/395,677.44 = 139,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,337.92x = 395,677.44 × 139,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,337.92x = 55,117,804,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117,804,083.61/264,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,512.66

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