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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,017.64, 367,057.86 and 152,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,017.64, 367,057.86 and 152,846.60 is: 210,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,017.64 : 367,057.86 = 152,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,017.64/367,057.86 = 152,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,017.64x = 367,057.86 × 152,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,017.64x = 56,103,545,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,103,545,904.28/266,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,901.60

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