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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,767.09, 400,262.96 and 116,930.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,767.09, 400,262.96 and 116,930.05 is: 175,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,767.09 : 400,262.96 = 116,930.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,767.09/400,262.96 = 116,930.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,767.09x = 400,262.96 × 116,930.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,767.09x = 46,802,767,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802,767,925.95/266,767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,444.31

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