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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,634.80, 396,952.20 and 146,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,634.80, 396,952.20 and 146,536.80 is: 219,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,634.80 : 396,952.20 = 146,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,634.80/396,952.20 = 146,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,634.80x = 396,952.20 × 146,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,634.80x = 58,168,105,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,105,140.96/264,634.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,805.20

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