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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,695.86, 367,740.99 and 169,746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,695.86, 367,740.99 and 169,746.15 is: 234,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,695.86 : 367,740.99 = 169,746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,695.86/367,740.99 = 169,746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,695.86x = 367,740.99 × 169,746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,695.86x = 62,422,617,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,422,617,249.69/266,695.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,059.19

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