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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,610.32, 396,914.04 and 96,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,610.32, 396,914.04 and 96,130.32 is: 144,194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,610.32 : 396,914.04 = 96,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,610.32/396,914.04 = 96,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,610.32x = 396,914.04 × 96,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,610.32x = 38,155,473,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,155,473,677.69/264,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,194.96

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