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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,512.55, 396,608.94 and 106,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,512.55, 396,608.94 and 106,556.52 is: 159,770.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,512.55 : 396,608.94 = 106,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,512.55/396,608.94 = 106,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,512.55x = 396,608.94 × 106,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,512.55x = 42,261,268,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261,268,447.29/264,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,770.37

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