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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,664.20, 397,166.40 and 146,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,664.20, 397,166.40 and 146,420.40 is: 219,724.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,664.20 : 397,166.40 = 146,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,664.20/397,166.40 = 146,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,664.20x = 397,166.40 × 146,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,664.20x = 58,153,263,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153,263,154.56/264,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,724.70

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