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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,172.08, 365,953.80 and 152,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,172.08, 365,953.80 and 152,011.84 is: 209,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,172.08 : 365,953.80 = 152,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,172.08/365,953.80 = 152,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,172.08x = 365,953.80 × 152,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,172.08x = 55,629,310,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,629,310,492.99/265,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,785.70

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