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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,446.20, 399,150.90 and 160,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,446.20, 399,150.90 and 160,951.80 is: 241,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,446.20 : 399,150.90 = 160,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,446.20/399,150.90 = 160,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,446.20x = 399,150.90 × 160,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,446.20x = 64,244,055,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,244,055,826.62/266,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,114.55

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