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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,612.96, 367,926.21 and 153,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,612.96, 367,926.21 and 153,435.80 is: 211,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,612.96 : 367,926.21 = 153,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,612.96/367,926.21 = 153,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,612.96x = 367,926.21 × 153,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,612.96x = 56,453,050,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,453,050,532.69/266,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,741.59

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