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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,546.81, 396,548.42 and 104,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,546.81, 396,548.42 and 104,557.73 is: 156,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,546.81 : 396,548.42 = 104,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,546.81/396,548.42 = 104,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,546.81x = 396,548.42 × 104,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,546.81x = 41,462,200,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,462,200,124.76/264,546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,729.16

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