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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,855.45, 397,283.18 and 235,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,855.45, 397,283.18 and 235,825.05 is: 353,737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,855.45 : 397,283.18 = 235,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,855.45/397,283.18 = 235,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,855.45x = 397,283.18 × 235,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,855.45x = 93,689,324,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,689,324,608.53/264,855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,737.58

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