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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,507.82, 367,669.94 and 174,600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,507.82, 367,669.94 and 174,600.90 is: 240,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,507.82 : 367,669.94 = 174,600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,507.82/367,669.94 = 174,600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,507.82x = 367,669.94 × 174,600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,507.82x = 64,195,501,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195,501,553.94/266,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,876.62

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