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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,674.04, 396,787.86 and 114,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,674.04, 396,787.86 and 114,801.48 is: 172,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,674.04 : 396,787.86 = 114,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,674.04/396,787.86 = 114,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,674.04x = 396,787.86 × 114,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,674.04x = 45,551,833,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551,833,574.03/264,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,105.41

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