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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,747.04, 368,244.63 and 206,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,747.04, 368,244.63 and 206,180.82 is: 284,632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,747.04 : 368,244.63 = 206,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,747.04/368,244.63 = 206,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,747.04x = 368,244.63 × 206,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,747.04x = 75,924,979,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924,979,774.00/266,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,632.89

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