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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,317.24, 367,469.00 and 151,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,317.24, 367,469.00 and 151,589.20 is: 209,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,317.24 : 367,469.00 = 151,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,317.24/367,469.00 = 151,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,317.24x = 367,469.00 × 151,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,317.24x = 55,704,331,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,704,331,134.83/266,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,165.32

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