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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,679.12, 396,795.42 and 114,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,679.12, 396,795.42 and 114,806.58 is: 172,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,679.12 : 396,795.42 = 114,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,679.12/396,795.42 = 114,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,679.12x = 396,795.42 × 114,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,679.12x = 45,554,725,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,725,129.86/264,679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,113.03

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