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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,712.14, 397,142.33 and 107,051.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,712.14, 397,142.33 and 107,051.31 is: 160,606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,712.14 : 397,142.33 = 107,051.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,712.14/397,142.33 = 107,051.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,712.14x = 397,142.33 × 107,051.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,712.14x = 42,514,606,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,606,147.70/264,712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,606.94

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