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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,976.60, 397,464.90 and 235,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,976.60, 397,464.90 and 235,946.20 is: 353,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,976.60 : 397,464.90 = 235,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,976.60/397,464.90 = 235,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,976.60x = 397,464.90 × 235,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,976.60x = 93,780,332,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,780,332,788.38/264,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,919.30

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