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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,214.06, 396,501.81 and 106,454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,214.06, 396,501.81 and 106,454.86 is: 159,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,214.06 : 396,501.81 = 106,454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,214.06/396,501.81 = 106,454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,214.06x = 396,501.81 × 106,454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,214.06x = 42,209,544,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209,544,673.30/264,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,755.10

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