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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,763.70, 398,645.55 and 108,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,763.70, 398,645.55 and 108,105.30 is: 162,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,763.70 : 398,645.55 = 108,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,763.70/398,645.55 = 108,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,763.70x = 398,645.55 × 108,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,763.70x = 43,095,696,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,095,696,776.42/265,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,157.95

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