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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,500.98, 367,836.66 and 151,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,500.98, 367,836.66 and 151,847.22 is: 209,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,500.98 : 367,836.66 = 151,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,500.98/367,836.66 = 151,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,500.98x = 367,836.66 × 151,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,500.98x = 55,854,974,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,974,235.09/266,500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,586.37

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