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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,470.24, 366,346.08 and 152,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,470.24, 366,346.08 and 152,310.72 is: 210,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,470.24 : 366,346.08 = 152,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,470.24/366,346.08 = 152,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,470.24x = 366,346.08 × 152,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,470.24x = 55,798,435,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,798,435,213.98/265,470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,187.16

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