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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.11, 399.24 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.11, 399.24 and 136.06 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.11 : 399.24 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.11/399.24 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.11x = 399.24 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.11x = 54,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,320.59/266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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