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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,279.22, 367,467.80 and 151,552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,279.22, 367,467.80 and 151,552.23 is: 209,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,279.22 : 367,467.80 = 151,552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,279.22/367,467.80 = 151,552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,279.22x = 367,467.80 × 151,552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,279.22x = 55,690,563,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,690,563,785.43/266,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,143.48

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