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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,262.62, 366,021.30 and 152,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,262.62, 366,021.30 and 152,063.50 is: 209,824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,262.62 : 366,021.30 = 152,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,262.62/366,021.30 = 152,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,262.62x = 366,021.30 × 152,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,262.62x = 55,658,479,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,479,952.55/265,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,824.06

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