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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,285.52, 367,476.52 and 151,558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,285.52, 367,476.52 and 151,558.54 is: 209,152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,285.52 : 367,476.52 = 151,558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,285.52/367,476.52 = 151,558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,285.52x = 367,476.52 × 151,558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,285.52x = 55,694,204,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,694,204,855.48/266,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,152.21

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