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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,252.62, 366,007.50 and 152,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,252.62, 366,007.50 and 152,053.50 is: 209,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,252.62 : 366,007.50 = 152,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,252.62/366,007.50 = 152,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,252.62x = 366,007.50 × 152,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,252.62x = 55,652,721,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652,721,401.25/265,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,810.26

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