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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,042.29, 367,150.29 and 149,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,042.29, 367,150.29 and 149,795.76 is: 206,724.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,042.29 : 367,150.29 = 149,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,042.29/367,150.29 = 149,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,042.29x = 367,150.29 × 149,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,042.29x = 54,997,555,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997,555,705.92/266,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,724.87

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