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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,908.60, 397,055.70 and 107,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,908.60, 397,055.70 and 107,033.40 is: 160,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,908.60 : 397,055.70 = 107,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,908.60/397,055.70 = 107,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,908.60x = 397,055.70 × 107,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,908.60x = 42,498,221,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498,221,560.38/264,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,425.98

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