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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,475.68, 367,757.40 and 151,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,475.68, 367,757.40 and 151,759.17 is: 209,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,475.68 : 367,757.40 = 151,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,475.68/367,757.40 = 151,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,475.68x = 367,757.40 × 151,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,475.68x = 55,810,557,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810,557,785.36/266,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,439.60

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