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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,205.82, 367,359.10 and 151,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,205.82, 367,359.10 and 151,481.92 is: 209,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,205.82 : 367,359.10 = 151,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,205.82/367,359.10 = 151,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,205.82x = 367,359.10 × 151,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,205.82x = 55,648,261,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648,261,797.47/266,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,042.24

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