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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,679.80, 397,019.70 and 152,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,679.80, 397,019.70 and 152,705.40 is: 229,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,679.80 : 397,019.70 = 152,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,679.80/397,019.70 = 152,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,679.80x = 397,019.70 × 152,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,679.80x = 60,627,052,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627,052,096.38/264,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,058.10

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