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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,423.23, 396,792.44 and 95,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,423.23, 396,792.44 and 95,956.70 is: 143,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,423.23 : 396,792.44 = 95,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,423.23/396,792.44 = 95,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,423.23x = 396,792.44 × 95,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,423.23x = 38,074,893,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074,893,127.35/264,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,992.24

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