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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,162.55, 367,704.95 and 174,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,162.55, 367,704.95 and 174,499.62 is: 241,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,162.55 : 367,704.95 = 174,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,162.55/367,704.95 = 174,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,162.55x = 367,704.95 × 174,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,162.55x = 64,164,373,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,164,373,174.62/266,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,072.13

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