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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,682.98, 396,925.10 and 96,161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,682.98, 396,925.10 and 96,161.67 is: 144,206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,682.98 : 396,925.10 = 96,161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,682.98/396,925.10 = 96,161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,682.98x = 396,925.10 × 96,161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,682.98x = 38,168,980,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168,980,480.92/264,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,206.40

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