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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,164.12, 398,913.93 and 133,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,164.12, 398,913.93 and 133,082.44 is: 199,457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,164.12 : 398,913.93 = 133,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,164.12/398,913.93 = 133,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,164.12x = 398,913.93 × 133,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,164.12x = 53,088,437,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088,437,159.82/266,164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,457.53

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