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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,198.28, 396,293.10 and 106,422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,198.28, 396,293.10 and 106,422.76 is: 159,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,198.28 : 396,293.10 = 106,422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,198.28/396,293.10 = 106,422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,198.28x = 396,293.10 × 106,422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,198.28x = 42,174,605,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,174,605,470.96/264,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,632.40

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