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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,876.80, 397,315.20 and 264,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,876.80, 397,315.20 and 264,876.80 is: 397,315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,876.80 : 397,315.20 = 264,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,876.80/397,315.20 = 264,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,876.80x = 397,315.20 × 264,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,876.80x = 105,239,578,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,239,578,767.36/264,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,315.20

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