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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,696.39, 397,118.70 and 107,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,696.39, 397,118.70 and 107,035.56 is: 160,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,696.39 : 397,118.70 = 107,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,696.39/397,118.70 = 107,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,696.39x = 397,118.70 × 107,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,696.39x = 42,505,822,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,505,822,440.97/264,696.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,583.31

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