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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,973.60, 396,877.20 and 235,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,973.60, 396,877.20 and 235,424.80 is: 352,619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,973.60 : 396,877.20 = 235,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,973.60/396,877.20 = 235,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,973.60x = 396,877.20 × 235,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,973.60x = 93,434,735,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434,735,434.56/264,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,619.04

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