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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,067.15, 396,217.37 and 106,603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,067.15, 396,217.37 and 106,603.15 is: 159,951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,067.15 : 396,217.37 = 106,603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,067.15/396,217.37 = 106,603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,067.15x = 396,217.37 × 106,603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,067.15x = 42,238,019,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238,019,726.72/264,067.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,951.81

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