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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,425.74, 396,796.20 and 95,959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,425.74, 396,796.20 and 95,959.22 is: 143,996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,425.74 : 396,796.20 = 95,959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,425.74/396,796.20 = 95,959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,425.74x = 396,796.20 × 95,959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,425.74x = 38,076,253,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076,253,850.96/264,425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,996.02

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