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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,069.90, 396,221.49 and 106,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,069.90, 396,221.49 and 106,605.90 is: 159,955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,069.90 : 396,221.49 = 106,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,069.90/396,221.49 = 106,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,069.90x = 396,221.49 × 106,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,069.90x = 42,239,548,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239,548,540.79/264,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,955.94

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