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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,321.85, 366,146.66 and 152,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,321.85, 366,146.66 and 152,122.73 is: 209,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,321.85 : 366,146.66 = 152,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,321.85/366,146.66 = 152,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,321.85x = 366,146.66 × 152,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,321.85x = 55,699,228,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699,228,049.16/265,321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,930.80

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