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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,859.20, 396,632.70 and 212,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,859.20, 396,632.70 and 212,371.20 is: 318,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,859.20 : 396,632.70 = 212,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,859.20/396,632.70 = 212,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,859.20x = 396,632.70 × 212,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,859.20x = 84,233,362,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,233,362,458.24/264,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,030.72

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