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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,674.16, 397,069.56 and 146,517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,674.16, 397,069.56 and 146,517.84 is: 219,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,674.16 : 397,069.56 = 146,517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,674.16/397,069.56 = 146,517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,674.16x = 397,069.56 × 146,517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,674.16x = 58,177,774,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,774,260.95/264,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,809.04

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