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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,819.20, 397,228.80 and 243,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,819.20, 397,228.80 and 243,046.40 is: 364,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,819.20 : 397,228.80 = 243,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,819.20/397,228.80 = 243,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,819.20x = 397,228.80 × 243,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,819.20x = 96,545,029,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,545,029,816.32/264,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,569.60

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