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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,669.48, 396,781.02 and 114,796.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,669.48, 396,781.02 and 114,796.89 is: 172,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,669.48 : 396,781.02 = 114,796.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,669.48/396,781.02 = 114,796.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,669.48x = 396,781.02 × 114,796.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,669.48x = 45,549,227,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,227,107.03/264,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,098.52

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