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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,547.74, 367,875.95 and 163,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,547.74, 367,875.95 and 163,243.58 is: 225,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,547.74 : 367,875.95 = 163,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,547.74/367,875.95 = 163,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,547.74x = 367,875.95 × 163,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,547.74x = 60,053,384,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,053,384,418.30/266,547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,300.67

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