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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,632.32, 367,975.40 and 151,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,632.32, 367,975.40 and 151,946.04 is: 209,698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,632.32 : 367,975.40 = 151,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,632.32/367,975.40 = 151,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,632.32x = 367,975.40 × 151,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,632.32x = 55,912,404,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912,404,847.42/266,632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,698.53

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