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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,480.76, 396,575.34 and 137,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,480.76, 396,575.34 and 137,804.86 is: 206,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,480.76 : 396,575.34 = 137,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,480.76/396,575.34 = 137,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,480.76x = 396,575.34 × 137,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,480.76x = 54,650,009,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650,009,208.15/264,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,631.32

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