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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,635.60, 397,464.04 and 226,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,635.60, 397,464.04 and 226,770.76 is: 340,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,635.60 : 397,464.04 = 226,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,635.60/397,464.04 = 226,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,635.60x = 397,464.04 × 226,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,635.60x = 90,133,222,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,133,222,423.47/264,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,593.72

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