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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,867.06, 397,550.27 and 96,550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,867.06, 397,550.27 and 96,550.07 is: 144,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,867.06 : 397,550.27 = 96,550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,867.06/397,550.27 = 96,550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,867.06x = 397,550.27 × 96,550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,867.06x = 38,383,506,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383,506,397.02/264,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,916.12

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