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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,291.72, 367,485.06 and 151,564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,291.72, 367,485.06 and 151,564.74 is: 209,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,291.72 : 367,485.06 = 151,564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,291.72/367,485.06 = 151,564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,291.72x = 367,485.06 × 151,564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,291.72x = 55,697,777,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,697,777,572.78/266,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,160.76

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