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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,834.36, 397,270.98 and 107,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,834.36, 397,270.98 and 107,059.32 is: 160,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,834.36 : 397,270.98 = 107,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,834.36/397,270.98 = 107,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,834.36x = 397,270.98 × 107,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,834.36x = 42,531,560,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531,560,974.53/264,834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,596.84

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