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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,905.92, 367,490.88 and 226,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,905.92, 367,490.88 and 226,535.52 is: 311,906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,905.92 : 367,490.88 = 226,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,905.92/367,490.88 = 226,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,905.92x = 367,490.88 × 226,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,905.92x = 83,249,737,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249,737,596.06/266,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,906.67

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