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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,170.38, 399,324.70 and 133,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,170.38, 399,324.70 and 133,045.26 is: 199,602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,170.38 : 399,324.70 = 133,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,170.38/399,324.70 = 133,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,170.38x = 399,324.70 × 133,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,170.38x = 53,128,258,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,128,258,535.92/266,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,602.44

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