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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,334.08, 396,894.78 and 106,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,334.08, 396,894.78 and 106,870.08 is: 160,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,334.08 : 396,894.78 = 106,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,334.08/396,894.78 = 106,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,334.08x = 396,894.78 × 106,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,334.08x = 42,416,176,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,176,890.18/264,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,464.28

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