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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,602.28, 365,952.77 and 235,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,602.28, 365,952.77 and 235,710.90 is: 323,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,602.28 : 365,952.77 = 235,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,602.28/365,952.77 = 235,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,602.28x = 365,952.77 × 235,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,602.28x = 86,259,055,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,259,055,595.64/266,602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,549.59

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