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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,343.67, 398,014.61 and 107,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,343.67, 398,014.61 and 107,571.75 is: 161,357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,343.67 : 398,014.61 = 107,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,343.67/398,014.61 = 107,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,343.67x = 398,014.61 × 107,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,343.67x = 42,815,127,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,127,585.41/265,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,357.26

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