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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,677.60, 396,901.44 and 96,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,677.60, 396,901.44 and 96,141.92 is: 144,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,677.60 : 396,901.44 = 96,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,677.60/396,901.44 = 96,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,677.60x = 396,901.44 × 96,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,677.60x = 38,158,866,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158,866,492.36/264,677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,171.12

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