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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,215.52, 399,322.56 and 108,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,215.52, 399,322.56 and 108,406.88 is: 162,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,215.52 : 399,322.56 = 108,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,215.52/399,322.56 = 108,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,215.52x = 399,322.56 × 108,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,215.52x = 43,289,312,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,289,312,843.21/266,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,610.03

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