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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,826.89, 396,708.45 and 122,472.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,826.89, 396,708.45 and 122,472.63 is: 183,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,826.89 : 396,708.45 = 122,472.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,826.89/396,708.45 = 122,472.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,826.89x = 396,708.45 × 122,472.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,826.89x = 48,585,927,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,585,927,214.72/264,826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,462.97

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