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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,204.82, 367,357.73 and 151,480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,204.82, 367,357.73 and 151,480.92 is: 209,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,204.82 : 367,357.73 = 151,480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,204.82/367,357.73 = 151,480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,204.82x = 367,357.73 × 151,480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,204.82x = 55,647,686,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,686,152.11/266,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,040.87

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