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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,666.84, 396,999.30 and 114,887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,666.84, 396,999.30 and 114,887.58 is: 172,330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,666.84 : 396,999.30 = 114,887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,666.84/396,999.30 = 114,887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,666.84x = 396,999.30 × 114,887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,666.84x = 45,610,288,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,288,838.69/264,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,330.95

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