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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,153.12, 396,328.32 and 106,426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,153.12, 396,328.32 and 106,426.32 is: 159,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,153.12 : 396,328.32 = 106,426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,153.12/396,328.32 = 106,426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,153.12x = 396,328.32 × 106,426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,153.12x = 42,179,764,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179,764,609.38/264,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,679.22

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