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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,687.66, 396,989.67 and 219,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,687.66, 396,989.67 and 219,995.94 is: 329,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,687.66 : 396,989.67 = 219,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,687.66/396,989.67 = 219,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,687.66x = 396,989.67 × 219,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,687.66x = 87,336,115,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,336,115,621.94/264,687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,959.15

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