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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,008.43, 396,031.14 and 106,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,008.43, 396,031.14 and 106,237.62 is: 159,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,008.43 : 396,031.14 = 106,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,008.43/396,031.14 = 106,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,008.43x = 396,031.14 × 106,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,008.43x = 42,073,405,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073,405,759.49/264,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,363.87

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