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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,975.66, 368,334.80 and 152,171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,975.66, 368,334.80 and 152,171.49 is: 209,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,975.66 : 368,334.80 = 152,171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,975.66/368,334.80 = 152,171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,975.66x = 368,334.80 × 152,171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,975.66x = 56,050,054,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050,054,573.99/266,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,944.44

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