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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,670.20, 397,005.30 and 146,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,670.20, 397,005.30 and 146,572.20 is: 219,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,670.20 : 397,005.30 = 146,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,670.20/397,005.30 = 146,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,670.20x = 397,005.30 × 146,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,670.20x = 58,189,940,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,189,940,232.66/264,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,858.30

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