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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,880.08, 396,883.40 and 152,654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,880.08, 396,883.40 and 152,654.63 is: 228,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,880.08 : 396,883.40 = 152,654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,880.08/396,883.40 = 152,654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,880.08x = 396,883.40 × 152,654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,880.08x = 60,586,085,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586,085,832.45/264,880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,730.25

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