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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,417.98, 396,784.57 and 95,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,417.98, 396,784.57 and 95,951.45 is: 143,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,417.98 : 396,784.57 = 95,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,417.98/396,784.57 = 95,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,417.98x = 396,784.57 × 95,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,417.98x = 38,072,052,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,052,365.45/264,417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,984.36

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