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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,429.92, 367,291.92 and 164,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,429.92, 367,291.92 and 164,387.20 is: 226,619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,429.92 : 367,291.92 = 164,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,429.92/367,291.92 = 164,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,429.92x = 367,291.92 × 164,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,429.92x = 60,378,090,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378,090,311.42/266,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,619.03

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