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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,727.40, 397,287.93 and 106,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,727.40, 397,287.93 and 106,957.22 is: 160,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,727.40 : 397,287.93 = 106,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,727.40/397,287.93 = 106,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,727.40x = 397,287.93 × 106,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,727.40x = 42,492,812,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,812,532.35/264,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,515.35

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