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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,821.04, 397,106.73 and 96,222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,821.04, 397,106.73 and 96,222.51 is: 144,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,821.04 : 397,106.73 = 96,222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,821.04/397,106.73 = 96,222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,821.04x = 397,106.73 × 96,222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,821.04x = 38,210,606,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210,606,298.49/264,821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,288.41

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