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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,034.62, 365,757.33 and 151,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,034.62, 365,757.33 and 151,879.24 is: 209,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,034.62 : 365,757.33 = 151,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,034.62/365,757.33 = 151,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,034.62x = 365,757.33 × 151,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,034.62x = 55,550,944,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,550,944,105.66/265,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,598.82

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