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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,166.80, 399,050.52 and 160,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,166.80, 399,050.52 and 160,964.24 is: 241,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,166.80 : 399,050.52 = 160,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,166.80/399,050.52 = 160,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,166.80x = 399,050.52 × 160,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,166.80x = 64,232,863,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,863,673.40/266,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,325.60

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