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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,681.54, 396,922.95 and 96,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,681.54, 396,922.95 and 96,160.23 is: 144,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,681.54 : 396,922.95 = 96,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,681.54/396,922.95 = 96,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,681.54x = 396,922.95 × 96,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,681.54x = 38,168,202,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168,202,164.28/264,681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,204.25

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