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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,106.06, 399,335.36 and 146,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,106.06, 399,335.36 and 146,246.71 is: 219,466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,106.06 : 399,335.36 = 146,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,106.06/399,335.36 = 146,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,106.06x = 399,335.36 × 146,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,106.06x = 58,401,482,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401,482,586.67/266,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,466.94

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