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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,512.71, 367,786.94 and 151,791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,512.71, 367,786.94 and 151,791.36 is: 209,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,512.71 : 367,786.94 = 151,791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,512.71/367,786.94 = 151,791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,512.71x = 367,786.94 × 151,791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,512.71x = 55,826,879,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,879,812.84/266,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,471.74

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