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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,147.92, 367,403.88 and 175,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,147.92, 367,403.88 and 175,557.52 is: 242,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,147.92 : 367,403.88 = 175,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,147.92/367,403.88 = 175,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,147.92x = 367,403.88 × 175,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,147.92x = 64,500,514,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,500,514,011.18/266,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,348.37

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