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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,749.52, 396,964.01 and 106,793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,749.52, 396,964.01 and 106,793.45 is: 160,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,749.52 : 396,964.01 = 106,793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,749.52/396,964.01 = 106,793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,749.52x = 396,964.01 × 106,793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,749.52x = 42,393,153,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,393,153,634.95/264,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,125.52

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