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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,608.01, 367,923.43 and 159,187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,608.01, 367,923.43 and 159,187.43 is: 219,681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,608.01 : 367,923.43 = 159,187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,608.01/367,923.43 = 159,187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,608.01x = 367,923.43 × 159,187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,608.01x = 58,568,786,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,568,786,377.28/266,608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,681.27

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