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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,641.63, 397,473.06 and 226,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,641.63, 397,473.06 and 226,776.74 is: 340,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,641.63 : 397,473.06 = 226,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,641.63/397,473.06 = 226,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,641.63x = 397,473.06 × 226,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,641.63x = 90,137,644,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,137,644,784.62/264,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,602.67

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