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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,076.74, 367,070.72 and 162,715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,076.74, 367,070.72 and 162,715.47 is: 224,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,076.74 : 367,070.72 = 162,715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,076.74/367,070.72 = 162,715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,076.74x = 367,070.72 × 162,715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,076.74x = 59,728,084,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,728,084,728.04/266,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,476.91

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