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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,119.29, 367,248.06 and 158,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,119.29, 367,248.06 and 158,751.36 is: 219,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,119.29 : 367,248.06 = 158,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,119.29/367,248.06 = 158,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,119.29x = 367,248.06 × 158,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,119.29x = 58,301,128,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,128,982.36/266,119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,078.93

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