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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,189.55, 367,061.92 and 175,429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,189.55, 367,061.92 and 175,429.41 is: 241,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,189.55 : 367,061.92 = 175,429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,189.55/367,061.92 = 175,429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,189.55x = 367,061.92 × 175,429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,189.55x = 64,393,456,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393,456,059.07/266,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,908.28

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