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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,796.84, 368,272.26 and 153,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,796.84, 368,272.26 and 153,664.68 is: 212,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,796.84 : 368,272.26 = 153,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,796.84/368,272.26 = 153,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,796.84x = 368,272.26 × 153,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,796.84x = 56,590,438,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590,438,985.78/266,796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,110.60

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