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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,517.20, 396,945.90 and 146,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,517.20, 396,945.90 and 146,273.40 is: 219,504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,517.20 : 396,945.90 = 146,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,517.20/396,945.90 = 146,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,517.20x = 396,945.90 × 146,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,517.20x = 58,062,626,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,626,409.06/264,517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,504.16

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