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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,624.14, 399,936.62 and 106,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,624.14, 399,936.62 and 106,772.06 is: 160,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,624.14 : 399,936.62 = 106,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,624.14/399,936.62 = 106,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,624.14x = 399,936.62 × 106,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,624.14x = 42,702,056,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,056,786.84/266,624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,158.25

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