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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,052.59, 398,732.33 and 108,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,052.59, 398,732.33 and 108,096.38 is: 162,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,052.59 : 398,732.33 = 108,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,052.59/398,732.33 = 108,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,052.59x = 398,732.33 × 108,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,052.59x = 43,101,519,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,519,738.54/266,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,003.76

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