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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,705.74, 396,953.52 and 96,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,705.74, 396,953.52 and 96,134.12 is: 144,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,705.74 : 396,953.52 = 96,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,705.74/396,953.52 = 96,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,705.74x = 396,953.52 × 96,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,705.74x = 38,160,777,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,777,326.10/264,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,163.01

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