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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,098.50, 367,215.93 and 181,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,098.50, 367,215.93 and 181,363.59 is: 250,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,098.50 : 367,215.93 = 181,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,098.50/367,215.93 = 181,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,098.50x = 367,215.93 × 181,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,098.50x = 66,599,599,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599,599,369.99/266,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,281.75

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