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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,112.50, 367,296.95 and 175,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,112.50, 367,296.95 and 175,484.84 is: 242,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,112.50 : 367,296.95 = 175,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,112.50/367,296.95 = 175,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,112.50x = 367,296.95 × 175,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,112.50x = 64,455,046,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,455,046,503.24/266,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,209.77

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