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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,702.52, 397,127.88 and 107,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,702.52, 397,127.88 and 107,041.68 is: 160,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,702.52 : 397,127.88 = 107,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,702.52/397,127.88 = 107,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,702.52x = 397,127.88 × 107,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,702.52x = 42,509,235,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,509,235,450.04/264,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,592.48

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