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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,104.54, 399,220.60 and 88,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,104.54, 399,220.60 and 88,613.14 is: 132,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,104.54 : 399,220.60 = 88,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,104.54/399,220.60 = 88,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,104.54x = 399,220.60 × 88,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,104.54x = 35,376,190,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,376,190,918.68/266,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,940.95

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