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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,536.55, 396,679.83 and 102,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,536.55, 396,679.83 and 102,506.52 is: 153,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,536.55 : 396,679.83 = 102,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,536.55/396,679.83 = 102,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,536.55x = 396,679.83 × 102,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,536.55x = 40,662,268,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,662,268,927.49/264,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,711.35

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