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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,195.28, 367,261.28 and 175,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,195.28, 367,261.28 and 175,596.24 is: 242,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,195.28 : 367,261.28 = 175,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,195.28/367,261.28 = 175,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,195.28x = 367,261.28 × 175,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,195.28x = 64,489,699,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,489,699,865.59/266,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,264.63

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