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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,255.62, 366,011.64 and 152,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,255.62, 366,011.64 and 152,056.50 is: 209,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,255.62 : 366,011.64 = 152,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,255.62/366,011.64 = 152,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,255.62x = 366,011.64 × 152,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,255.62x = 55,654,448,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654,448,937.66/265,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,814.40

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