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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,601.58, 367,910.49 and 153,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,601.58, 367,910.49 and 153,424.42 is: 211,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,601.58 : 367,910.49 = 153,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,601.58/367,910.49 = 153,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,601.58x = 367,910.49 × 153,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,601.58x = 56,446,453,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,446,453,540.17/266,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,725.88

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