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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,289.72, 367,482.30 and 151,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,289.72, 367,482.30 and 151,562.74 is: 209,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,289.72 : 367,482.30 = 151,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,289.72/367,482.30 = 151,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,289.72x = 367,482.30 × 151,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,289.72x = 55,696,624,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,696,624,289.50/266,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,158.00

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