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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,323.01, 399,486.02 and 88,829.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,323.01, 399,486.02 and 88,829.53 is: 133,244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,323.01 : 399,486.02 = 88,829.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,323.01/399,486.02 = 88,829.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,323.01x = 399,486.02 × 88,829.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,323.01x = 35,486,153,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486,153,955.31/266,323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,244.79

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