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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,701.14, 368,035.85 and 152,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,701.14, 368,035.85 and 152,004.60 is: 209,759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,701.14 : 368,035.85 = 152,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,701.14/368,035.85 = 152,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,701.14x = 368,035.85 × 152,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,701.14x = 55,943,143,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943,143,925.06/266,701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,759.68

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