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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,140.60, 399,210.90 and 108,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,140.60, 399,210.90 and 108,482.20 is: 162,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,140.60 : 399,210.90 = 108,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,140.60/399,210.90 = 108,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,140.60x = 399,210.90 × 108,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,140.60x = 43,307,276,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307,276,695.98/266,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,723.30

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