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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,703.75, 396,950.52 and 96,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,703.75, 396,950.52 and 96,132.12 is: 144,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,703.75 : 396,950.52 = 96,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,703.75/396,950.52 = 96,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,703.75x = 396,950.52 × 96,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,703.75x = 38,159,693,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,693,894.63/264,703.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,160.01

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