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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,449.28, 367,945.56 and 171,122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,449.28, 367,945.56 and 171,122.04 is: 236,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,449.28 : 367,945.56 = 171,122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,449.28/367,945.56 = 171,122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,449.28x = 367,945.56 × 171,122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,449.28x = 62,963,594,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,963,594,836.14/266,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,306.12

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