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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,788.52, 400,183.46 and 109,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,788.52, 400,183.46 and 109,016.94 is: 163,525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,788.52 : 400,183.46 = 109,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,788.52/400,183.46 = 109,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,788.52x = 400,183.46 × 109,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,788.52x = 43,626,775,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,626,775,702.73/266,788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,525.69

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