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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,660.12, 396,948.49 and 219,968.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,660.12, 396,948.49 and 219,968.43 is: 329,917.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,660.12 : 396,948.49 = 219,968.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,660.12/396,948.49 = 219,968.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,660.12x = 396,948.49 × 219,968.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,660.12x = 87,316,136,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,316,136,136.17/264,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,917.99

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