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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,664.26, 397,004.22 and 64,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,664.26, 397,004.22 and 64,984.68 is: 97,478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,664.26 : 397,004.22 = 64,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,664.26/397,004.22 = 64,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,664.26x = 397,004.22 × 64,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,664.26x = 25,799,192,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799,192,195.35/264,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,478.94

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