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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,446.98, 396,827.91 and 95,980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,446.98, 396,827.91 and 95,980.34 is: 144,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,446.98 : 396,827.91 = 95,980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,446.98/396,827.91 = 95,980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,446.98x = 396,827.91 × 95,980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,446.98x = 38,087,678,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087,678,715.36/264,446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,027.66

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