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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,616.43, 367,935.06 and 159,195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,616.43, 367,935.06 and 159,195.85 is: 219,692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,616.43 : 367,935.06 = 159,195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,616.43/367,935.06 = 159,195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,616.43x = 367,935.06 × 159,195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,616.43x = 58,573,734,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,734,621.50/266,616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,692.89

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