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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,462.22, 396,721.01 and 86,983.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,462.22, 396,721.01 and 86,983.07 is: 130,483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,462.22 : 396,721.01 = 86,983.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,462.22/396,721.01 = 86,983.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,462.22x = 396,721.01 × 86,983.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,462.22x = 34,508,011,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508,011,685.62/264,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,483.71

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