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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,895.92, 367,477.08 and 226,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,895.92, 367,477.08 and 226,525.52 is: 311,892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,895.92 : 367,477.08 = 226,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,895.92/367,477.08 = 226,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,895.92x = 367,477.08 × 226,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,895.92x = 83,242,936,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,242,936,635.08/266,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,892.88

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