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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,043.80, 399,065.70 and 126,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,043.80, 399,065.70 and 126,075.80 is: 189,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,043.80 : 399,065.70 = 126,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,043.80/399,065.70 = 126,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,043.80x = 399,065.70 × 126,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,043.80x = 50,312,527,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312,527,380.06/266,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,113.70

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