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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,480.60, 396,947.70 and 106,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,480.60, 396,947.70 and 106,822.20 is: 160,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,480.60 : 396,947.70 = 106,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,480.60/396,947.70 = 106,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,480.60x = 396,947.70 × 106,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,480.60x = 42,402,826,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402,826,598.94/264,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,324.90

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