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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,717.14, 397,149.83 and 107,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,717.14, 397,149.83 and 107,056.31 is: 160,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,717.14 : 397,149.83 = 107,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,717.14/397,149.83 = 107,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,717.14x = 397,149.83 × 107,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,717.14x = 42,517,394,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,394,781.65/264,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,614.44

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