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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,567.54, 399,871.97 and 89,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,567.54, 399,871.97 and 89,075.18 is: 133,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,567.54 : 399,871.97 = 89,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,567.54/399,871.97 = 89,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,567.54x = 399,871.97 × 89,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,567.54x = 35,618,665,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618,665,259.97/266,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,619.67

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