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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,296.87, 366,068.43 and 152,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,296.87, 366,068.43 and 152,097.75 is: 209,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,296.87 : 366,068.43 = 152,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,296.87/366,068.43 = 152,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,296.87x = 366,068.43 × 152,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,296.87x = 55,678,184,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678,184,549.03/265,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,871.25

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