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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,493.18, 396,816.60 and 96,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,493.18, 396,816.60 and 96,010.78 is: 144,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,493.18 : 396,816.60 = 96,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,493.18/396,816.60 = 96,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,493.18x = 396,816.60 × 96,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,493.18x = 38,098,671,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,671,282.95/264,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,044.06

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