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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,748.77, 396,962.88 and 106,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,748.77, 396,962.88 and 106,792.70 is: 160,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,748.77 : 396,962.88 = 106,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,748.77/396,962.88 = 106,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,748.77x = 396,962.88 × 106,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,748.77x = 42,392,735,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392,735,770.16/264,748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,124.39

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