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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,181.42, 396,267.27 and 106,405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,181.42, 396,267.27 and 106,405.98 is: 159,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,181.42 : 396,267.27 = 106,405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,181.42/396,267.27 = 106,405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,181.42x = 396,267.27 × 106,405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,181.42x = 42,165,207,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165,207,206.27/264,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,607.01

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