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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,075.74, 367,069.35 and 162,714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,075.74, 367,069.35 and 162,714.47 is: 224,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,075.74 : 367,069.35 = 162,714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,075.74/367,069.35 = 162,714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,075.74x = 367,069.35 × 162,714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,075.74x = 59,727,494,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,727,494,205.19/266,075.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,475.54

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