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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,266.98, 399,404.00 and 88,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,266.98, 399,404.00 and 88,774.04 is: 133,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,266.98 : 399,404.00 = 88,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,266.98/399,404.00 = 88,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,266.98x = 399,404.00 × 88,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,266.98x = 35,456,706,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,456,706,228.29/266,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,162.24

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