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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,780.75, 368,167.66 and 152,077.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,780.75, 368,167.66 and 152,077.46 is: 209,872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,780.75 : 368,167.66 = 152,077.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,780.75/368,167.66 = 152,077.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,780.75x = 368,167.66 × 152,077.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,780.75x = 55,990,000,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990,000,365.91/266,780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,872.72

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