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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,654.57, 396,882.41 and 96,133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,654.57, 396,882.41 and 96,133.23 is: 144,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,654.57 : 396,882.41 = 96,133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,654.57/396,882.41 = 96,133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,654.57x = 396,882.41 × 96,133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,654.57x = 38,153,587,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153,587,793.19/264,654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,163.72

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