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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,607.32, 396,909.54 and 96,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,607.32, 396,909.54 and 96,127.32 is: 144,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,607.32 : 396,909.54 = 96,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,607.32/396,909.54 = 96,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,607.32x = 396,909.54 × 96,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,607.32x = 38,153,850,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153,850,362.63/264,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,190.46

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