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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,031.18, 367,122.87 and 152,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,031.18, 367,122.87 and 152,853.66 is: 210,937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,031.18 : 367,122.87 = 152,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,031.18/367,122.87 = 152,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,031.18x = 367,122.87 × 152,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,031.18x = 56,116,074,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116,074,349.20/266,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,937.96

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