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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,454.27, 399,665.00 and 88,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,454.27, 399,665.00 and 88,946.42 is: 133,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,454.27 : 399,665.00 = 88,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,454.27/399,665.00 = 88,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,454.27x = 399,665.00 × 88,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,454.27x = 35,548,769,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548,769,173.34/266,454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,414.15

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