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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,215.38, 399,212.88 and 108,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,215.38, 399,212.88 and 108,336.66 is: 162,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,215.38 : 399,212.88 = 108,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,215.38/399,212.88 = 108,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,215.38x = 399,212.88 × 108,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,215.38x = 43,249,390,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249,390,048.18/266,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,460.15

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