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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,202.92, 367,368.12 and 151,498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,202.92, 367,368.12 and 151,498.06 is: 209,071.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,202.92 : 367,368.12 = 151,498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,202.92/367,368.12 = 151,498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,202.92x = 367,368.12 × 151,498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,202.92x = 55,655,556,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655,556,567.43/266,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,071.92

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