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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,665.62, 399,998.81 and 108,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,665.62, 399,998.81 and 108,894.07 is: 163,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,665.62 : 399,998.81 = 108,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,665.62/399,998.81 = 108,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,665.62x = 399,998.81 × 108,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,665.62x = 43,557,498,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,498,416.06/266,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,341.26

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