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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,766.88, 397,025.58 and 96,168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,766.88, 397,025.58 and 96,168.31 is: 144,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,766.88 : 397,025.58 = 96,168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,766.88/397,025.58 = 96,168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,766.88x = 397,025.58 × 96,168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,766.88x = 38,181,279,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181,279,845.29/264,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,207.16

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