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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,218.72, 396,341.08 and 106,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,218.72, 396,341.08 and 106,425.84 is: 159,644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,218.72 : 396,341.08 = 106,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,218.72/396,341.08 = 106,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,218.72x = 396,341.08 × 106,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,218.72x = 42,180,932,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,932,365.51/264,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,644.00

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