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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,742.56, 397,187.82 and 107,081.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,742.56, 397,187.82 and 107,081.64 is: 160,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,742.56 : 397,187.82 = 107,081.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,742.56/397,187.82 = 107,081.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,742.56x = 397,187.82 × 107,081.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,742.56x = 42,531,523,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531,523,153.62/264,742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,652.38

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