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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,649.16, 396,772.85 and 136,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,649.16, 396,772.85 and 136,427.27 is: 204,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,649.16 : 396,772.85 = 136,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,649.16/396,772.85 = 136,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,649.16x = 396,772.85 × 136,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,649.16x = 54,130,638,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,130,638,068.62/264,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,537.35

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