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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,063.20, 399,094.80 and 126,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,063.20, 399,094.80 and 126,095.20 is: 189,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,063.20 : 399,094.80 = 126,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,063.20/399,094.80 = 126,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,063.20x = 399,094.80 × 126,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,063.20x = 50,323,938,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,323,938,624.96/266,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,142.80

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