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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,835.60, 397,252.56 and 107,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,835.60, 397,252.56 and 107,062.24 is: 160,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,835.60 : 397,252.56 = 107,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,835.60/397,252.56 = 107,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,835.60x = 397,252.56 × 107,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,835.60x = 42,530,748,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530,748,919.33/264,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,593.02

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