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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,415.14, 396,228.84 and 146,120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,415.14, 396,228.84 and 146,120.28 is: 218,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,415.14 : 396,228.84 = 146,120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,415.14/396,228.84 = 146,120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,415.14x = 396,228.84 × 146,120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,415.14x = 57,897,069,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,897,069,044.88/264,415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,962.76

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