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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,010.93, 396,034.89 and 106,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,010.93, 396,034.89 and 106,240.12 is: 159,367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,010.93 : 396,034.89 = 106,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,010.93/396,034.89 = 106,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,010.93x = 396,034.89 × 106,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,010.93x = 42,074,794,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,074,794,237.79/264,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,367.62

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