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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,324.63, 399,488.46 and 88,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,324.63, 399,488.46 and 88,831.16 is: 133,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,324.63 : 399,488.46 = 88,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,324.63/399,488.46 = 88,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,324.63x = 399,488.46 × 88,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,324.63x = 35,487,020,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487,020,866.82/266,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,247.24

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