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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,881.11, 396,884.94 and 152,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,881.11, 396,884.94 and 152,655.66 is: 228,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,881.11 : 396,884.94 = 152,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,881.11/396,884.94 = 152,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,881.11x = 396,884.94 × 152,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,881.11x = 60,586,733,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586,733,432.88/264,881.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,731.80

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