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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,523.33, 396,782.83 and 106,749.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,523.33, 396,782.83 and 106,749.37 is: 160,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,523.33 : 396,782.83 = 106,749.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,523.33/396,782.83 = 106,749.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,523.33x = 396,782.83 × 106,749.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,523.33x = 42,356,317,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356,317,129.32/264,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,123.18

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