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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,123.44, 366,626.52 and 185,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,123.44, 366,626.52 and 185,404.96 is: 255,424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,123.44 : 366,626.52 = 185,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,123.44/366,626.52 = 185,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,123.44x = 366,626.52 × 185,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,123.44x = 67,974,375,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,974,375,275.54/266,123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,424.23

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