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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,424.52, 399,794.40 and 98,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,424.52, 399,794.40 and 98,063.08 is: 147,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,424.52 : 399,794.40 = 98,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,424.52/399,794.40 = 98,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,424.52x = 399,794.40 × 98,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,424.52x = 39,205,070,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,205,070,230.75/266,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,152.64

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