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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,551.22, 367,840.15 and 151,829.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,551.22, 367,840.15 and 151,829.82 is: 209,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,551.22 : 367,840.15 = 151,829.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,551.22/367,840.15 = 151,829.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,551.22x = 367,840.15 × 151,829.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,551.22x = 55,849,102,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849,102,562.66/266,551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,524.84

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