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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,864.60, 396,989.70 and 106,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,864.60, 396,989.70 and 106,989.40 is: 160,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,864.60 : 396,989.70 = 106,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,864.60/396,989.70 = 106,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,864.60x = 396,989.70 × 106,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,864.60x = 42,473,689,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,473,689,809.18/264,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,360.01

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