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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,773.67, 398,660.52 and 108,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,773.67, 398,660.52 and 108,014.44 is: 162,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,773.67 : 398,660.52 = 108,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,773.67/398,660.52 = 108,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,773.67x = 398,660.52 × 108,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,773.67x = 43,061,092,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,092,817.91/265,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,021.67

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