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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,524.57, 396,685.32 and 112,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,524.57, 396,685.32 and 112,625.34 is: 168,894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,524.57 : 396,685.32 = 112,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,524.57/396,685.32 = 112,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,524.57x = 396,685.32 × 112,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,524.57x = 44,676,819,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,819,038.01/264,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,894.78

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