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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,867.71, 397,551.20 and 96,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,867.71, 397,551.20 and 96,550.70 is: 144,917.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,867.71 : 397,551.20 = 96,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,867.71/397,551.20 = 96,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,867.71x = 397,551.20 × 96,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,867.71x = 38,383,844,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383,844,175.33/264,867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,917.04

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