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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,064.12, 399,169.08 and 132,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,064.12, 399,169.08 and 132,783.48 is: 199,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,064.12 : 399,169.08 = 132,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,064.12/399,169.08 = 132,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,064.12x = 399,169.08 × 132,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,064.12x = 53,003,059,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,003,059,550.80/266,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,211.60

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