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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,565.23, 396,733.02 and 96,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,565.23, 396,733.02 and 96,029.54 is: 144,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,565.23 : 396,733.02 = 96,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,565.23/396,733.02 = 96,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,565.23x = 396,733.02 × 96,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,565.23x = 38,098,089,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,089,413.41/264,565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,002.63

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