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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,476.88, 367,898.28 and 166,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,476.88, 367,898.28 and 166,010.96 is: 229,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,476.88 : 367,898.28 = 166,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,476.88/367,898.28 = 166,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,476.88x = 367,898.28 × 166,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,476.88x = 61,075,146,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,075,146,645.15/266,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,194.92

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