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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,703.80, 397,133.61 and 96,221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,703.80, 397,133.61 and 96,221.47 is: 144,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,703.80 : 397,133.61 = 96,221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,703.80/397,133.61 = 96,221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,703.80x = 397,133.61 × 96,221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,703.80x = 38,212,779,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,779,402.19/264,703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,360.53

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