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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,345.96, 396,350.46 and 174,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,345.96, 396,350.46 and 174,284.76 is: 261,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,345.96 : 396,350.46 = 174,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,345.96/396,350.46 = 174,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,345.96x = 396,350.46 × 174,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,345.96x = 69,077,844,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,077,844,796.99/264,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,316.06

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