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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,108.50, 367,291.43 and 175,480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,108.50, 367,291.43 and 175,480.84 is: 242,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,108.50 : 367,291.43 = 175,480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,108.50/367,291.43 = 175,480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,108.50x = 367,291.43 × 175,480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,108.50x = 64,452,608,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452,608,661.20/266,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,204.25

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