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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,781.85, 368,190.71 and 153,626.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,781.85, 368,190.71 and 153,626.65 is: 212,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,781.85 : 368,190.71 = 153,626.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,781.85/368,190.71 = 153,626.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,781.85x = 368,190.71 × 153,626.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,781.85x = 56,563,904,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563,904,570.29/266,781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,023.06

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