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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,177.08, 365,960.70 and 152,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,177.08, 365,960.70 and 152,016.84 is: 209,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,177.08 : 365,960.70 = 152,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,177.08/365,960.70 = 152,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,177.08x = 365,960.70 × 152,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,177.08x = 55,632,189,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,189,178.19/265,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,792.60

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