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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,380.43, 396,089.51 and 236,036.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,380.43, 396,089.51 and 236,036.91 is: 353,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,380.43 : 396,089.51 = 236,036.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,380.43/396,089.51 = 236,036.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,380.43x = 396,089.51 × 236,036.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,380.43x = 93,491,742,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,491,742,843.63/264,380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,625.81

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