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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,744.04, 368,103.15 and 152,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,744.04, 368,103.15 and 152,029.53 is: 209,798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,744.04 : 368,103.15 = 152,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,744.04/368,103.15 = 152,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,744.04x = 368,103.15 × 152,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,744.04x = 55,962,548,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,962,548,886.02/266,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,798.69

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