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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,667.97, 396,778.77 and 114,795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,667.97, 396,778.77 and 114,795.38 is: 172,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,667.97 : 396,778.77 = 114,795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,667.97/396,778.77 = 114,795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,667.97x = 396,778.77 × 114,795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,667.97x = 45,548,367,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,548,367,694.19/264,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,096.26

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