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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,772.35, 397,158.53 and 235,741.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,772.35, 397,158.53 and 235,741.95 is: 353,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,772.35 : 397,158.53 = 235,741.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,772.35/397,158.53 = 235,741.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,772.35x = 397,158.53 × 235,741.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,772.35x = 93,626,925,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,626,925,142.62/264,772.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,612.93

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