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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,409.51, 395,858.52 and 247,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,409.51, 395,858.52 and 247,649.80 is: 370,766.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,409.51 : 395,858.52 = 247,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,409.51/395,858.52 = 247,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,409.51x = 395,858.52 × 247,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,409.51x = 98,034,283,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,034,283,306.30/264,409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,766.86

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