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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,422.23, 396,790.94 and 95,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,422.23, 396,790.94 and 95,955.70 is: 143,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,422.23 : 396,790.94 = 95,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,422.23/396,790.94 = 95,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,422.23x = 396,790.94 × 95,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,422.23x = 38,074,352,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074,352,401.36/264,422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,990.74

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