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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,005.54, 399,189.06 and 108,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,005.54, 399,189.06 and 108,262.70 is: 162,467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,005.54 : 399,189.06 = 108,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,005.54/399,189.06 = 108,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,005.54x = 399,189.06 × 108,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,005.54x = 43,217,285,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,285,446.06/266,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,467.61

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