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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,282.51, 367,472.37 and 151,555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,282.51, 367,472.37 and 151,555.53 is: 209,148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,282.51 : 367,472.37 = 151,555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,282.51/367,472.37 = 151,555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,282.51x = 367,472.37 × 151,555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,282.51x = 55,692,469,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,469,795.71/266,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,148.06

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