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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,100.31, 398,803.91 and 108,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,100.31, 398,803.91 and 108,144.10 is: 162,075.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,100.31 : 398,803.91 = 108,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,100.31/398,803.91 = 108,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,100.31x = 398,803.91 × 108,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,100.31x = 43,128,289,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128,289,196.78/266,100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,075.31

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