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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,419.23, 396,786.44 and 95,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,419.23, 396,786.44 and 95,952.70 is: 143,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,419.23 : 396,786.44 = 95,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,419.23/396,786.44 = 95,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,419.23x = 396,786.44 × 95,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,419.23x = 38,072,730,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,730,241.39/264,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,986.24

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