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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,423.24, 396,792.45 and 95,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,423.24, 396,792.45 and 95,956.71 is: 143,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,423.24 : 396,792.45 = 95,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,423.24/396,792.45 = 95,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,423.24x = 396,792.45 × 95,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,423.24x = 38,074,898,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074,898,054.84/264,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,992.25

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