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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,784.65, 397,052.18 and 96,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,784.65, 397,052.18 and 96,186.12 is: 144,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,784.65 : 397,052.18 = 96,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,784.65/397,052.18 = 96,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,784.65x = 397,052.18 × 96,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,784.65x = 38,190,908,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190,908,150.81/264,784.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,233.84

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