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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,009.43, 396,032.64 and 106,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,009.43, 396,032.64 and 106,238.62 is: 159,365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,009.43 : 396,032.64 = 106,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,009.43/396,032.64 = 106,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,009.43x = 396,032.64 × 106,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,009.43x = 42,073,961,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073,961,148.56/264,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,365.37

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