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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,664.36, 399,996.93 and 108,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,664.36, 399,996.93 and 108,892.82 is: 163,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,664.36 : 399,996.93 = 108,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,664.36/399,996.93 = 108,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,664.36x = 399,996.93 × 108,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,664.36x = 43,556,793,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,793,699.04/266,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,339.39

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