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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,416.76, 399,280.68 and 199,330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,416.76, 399,280.68 and 199,330.54 is: 298,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,416.76 : 399,280.68 = 199,330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,416.76/399,280.68 = 199,330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,416.76x = 399,280.68 × 199,330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,416.76x = 79,588,833,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,588,833,555.97/266,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,738.09

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