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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,805.71, 400,178.97 and 67,126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,805.71, 400,178.97 and 67,126.13 is: 100,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,805.71 : 400,178.97 = 67,126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,805.71/400,178.97 = 67,126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,805.71x = 400,178.97 × 67,126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,805.71x = 26,862,463,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862,463,562.59/266,805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,681.74

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