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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,717.39, 397,150.20 and 107,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,717.39, 397,150.20 and 107,056.56 is: 160,614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,717.39 : 397,150.20 = 107,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,717.39/397,150.20 = 107,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,717.39x = 397,150.20 × 107,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,717.39x = 42,517,534,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,534,215.31/264,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,614.81

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