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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,706.76, 398,473.46 and 88,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,706.76, 398,473.46 and 88,166.10 is: 132,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,706.76 : 398,473.46 = 88,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,706.76/398,473.46 = 88,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,706.76x = 398,473.46 × 88,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,706.76x = 35,131,849,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131,849,149.75/265,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,220.38

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