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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,348.99, 396,601.25 and 106,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,348.99, 396,601.25 and 106,496.19 is: 159,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,348.99 : 396,601.25 = 106,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,348.99/396,601.25 = 106,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,348.99x = 396,601.25 × 106,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,348.99x = 42,236,521,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,236,521,541.76/264,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,775.61

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