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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,108.78, 367,230.06 and 181,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,108.78, 367,230.06 and 181,373.84 is: 250,295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,108.78 : 367,230.06 = 181,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,108.78/367,230.06 = 181,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,108.78x = 367,230.06 × 181,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,108.78x = 66,605,926,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605,926,145.63/266,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,295.86

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