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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,984.54, 396,558.28 and 253,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,984.54, 396,558.28 and 253,962.06 is: 380,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,984.54 : 396,558.28 = 253,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,984.54/396,558.28 = 253,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,984.54x = 396,558.28 × 253,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,984.54x = 100,710,757,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,710,757,698.86/264,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,062.77

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