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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,180.42, 396,265.77 and 106,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,180.42, 396,265.77 and 106,404.98 is: 159,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,180.42 : 396,265.77 = 106,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,180.42/396,265.77 = 106,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,180.42x = 396,265.77 × 106,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,180.42x = 42,164,649,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164,649,350.21/264,180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,605.51

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