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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,206.48, 367,232.32 and 158,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,206.48, 367,232.32 and 158,700.76 is: 218,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,206.48 : 367,232.32 = 158,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,206.48/367,232.32 = 158,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,206.48x = 367,232.32 × 158,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,206.48x = 58,280,048,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280,048,280.56/266,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,927.99

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