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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,844.60, 397,266.90 and 235,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,844.60, 397,266.90 and 235,814.20 is: 353,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,844.60 : 397,266.90 = 235,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,844.60/397,266.90 = 235,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,844.60x = 397,266.90 × 235,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,844.60x = 93,681,176,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,681,176,209.98/264,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,721.30

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