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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,193.16, 396,285.15 and 106,417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,193.16, 396,285.15 and 106,417.58 is: 159,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,193.16 : 396,285.15 = 106,417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,193.16/396,285.15 = 106,417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,193.16x = 396,285.15 × 106,417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,193.16x = 42,171,706,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171,706,652.94/264,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,624.52

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