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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,325.51, 399,489.77 and 88,832.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,325.51, 399,489.77 and 88,832.03 is: 133,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,325.51 : 399,489.77 = 88,832.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,325.51/399,489.77 = 88,832.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,325.51x = 399,489.77 × 88,832.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,325.51x = 35,487,487,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487,487,233.33/266,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,248.55

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