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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,561.67, 396,727.68 and 96,025.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,561.67, 396,727.68 and 96,025.98 is: 143,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,561.67 : 396,727.68 = 96,025.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,561.67/396,727.68 = 96,025.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,561.67x = 396,727.68 × 96,025.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,561.67x = 38,096,164,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,164,265.13/264,561.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,997.29

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