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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,367.36, 396,414.96 and 106,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,367.36, 396,414.96 and 106,553.44 is: 159,775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,367.36 : 396,414.96 = 106,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,367.36/396,414.96 = 106,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,367.36x = 396,414.96 × 106,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,367.36x = 42,239,377,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239,377,655.46/264,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,775.31

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