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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,255.54, 366,080.56 and 232,247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,255.54, 366,080.56 and 232,247.54 is: 320,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,255.54 : 366,080.56 = 232,247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,255.54/366,080.56 = 232,247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,255.54x = 366,080.56 × 232,247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,255.54x = 85,021,309,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,021,309,836.41/265,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,526.05

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