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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,668.04, 396,902.70 and 96,146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,668.04, 396,902.70 and 96,146.73 is: 144,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,668.04 : 396,902.70 = 96,146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,668.04/396,902.70 = 96,146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,668.04x = 396,902.70 × 96,146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,668.04x = 38,160,896,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,896,733.17/264,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,184.00

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