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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,672.09, 396,784.87 and 114,799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,672.09, 396,784.87 and 114,799.48 is: 172,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,672.09 : 396,784.87 = 114,799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,672.09/396,784.87 = 114,799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,672.09x = 396,784.87 × 114,799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,672.09x = 45,550,695,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,695,468.91/264,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,102.38

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