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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,212.72, 396,332.08 and 106,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,212.72, 396,332.08 and 106,419.84 is: 159,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,212.72 : 396,332.08 = 106,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,212.72/396,332.08 = 106,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,212.72x = 396,332.08 × 106,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,212.72x = 42,177,596,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177,596,540.47/264,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,635.00

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