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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,706.30, 397,137.36 and 96,223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,706.30, 397,137.36 and 96,223.97 is: 144,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,706.30 : 397,137.36 = 96,223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,706.30/397,137.36 = 96,223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,706.30x = 397,137.36 × 96,223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,706.30x = 38,214,133,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,133,414.52/264,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,364.28

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