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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,427.70, 399,641.55 and 192,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,427.70, 399,641.55 and 192,069.70 is: 288,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,427.70 : 399,641.55 = 192,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,427.70/399,641.55 = 192,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,427.70x = 399,641.55 × 192,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,427.70x = 76,759,032,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,759,032,616.04/266,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,104.55

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