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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,106.28, 399,223.20 and 88,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,106.28, 399,223.20 and 88,614.90 is: 132,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,106.28 : 399,223.20 = 88,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,106.28/399,223.20 = 88,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,106.28x = 399,223.20 × 88,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,106.28x = 35,377,123,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377,123,945.68/266,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,943.59

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