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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,284.72, 367,475.40 and 151,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,284.72, 367,475.40 and 151,557.73 is: 209,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,284.72 : 367,475.40 = 151,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,284.72/367,475.40 = 151,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,284.72x = 367,475.40 × 151,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,284.72x = 55,693,737,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,737,454.84/266,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,151.08

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