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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,508.24, 366,398.52 and 152,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,508.24, 366,398.52 and 152,348.72 is: 210,239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,508.24 : 366,398.52 = 152,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,508.24/366,398.52 = 152,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,508.24x = 366,398.52 × 152,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,508.24x = 55,820,345,531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,345,531.89/265,508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,239.60

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