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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,003.80, 396,102.90 and 106,345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,003.80, 396,102.90 and 106,345.40 is: 159,557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,003.80 : 396,102.90 = 106,345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,003.80/396,102.90 = 106,345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,003.80x = 396,102.90 × 106,345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,003.80x = 42,123,721,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123,721,341.66/264,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,557.25

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