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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,846.80, 397,270.20 and 264,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,846.80, 397,270.20 and 264,846.80 is: 397,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,846.80 : 397,270.20 = 264,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,846.80/397,270.20 = 264,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,846.80x = 397,270.20 × 264,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,846.80x = 105,215,741,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,215,741,205.36/264,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,270.20

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