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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,665.47, 396,775.03 and 114,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,665.47, 396,775.03 and 114,792.88 is: 172,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,665.47 : 396,775.03 = 114,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,665.47/396,775.03 = 114,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,665.47x = 396,775.03 × 114,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,665.47x = 45,546,948,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,948,405.79/264,665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,092.52

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