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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,598.20, 396,605.70 and 146,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,598.20, 396,605.70 and 146,354.40 is: 219,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,598.20 : 396,605.70 = 146,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,598.20/396,605.70 = 146,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,598.20x = 396,605.70 × 146,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,598.20x = 58,044,989,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044,989,260.08/264,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,370.31

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