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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,514.24, 366,406.80 and 152,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,514.24, 366,406.80 and 152,354.72 is: 210,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,514.24 : 366,406.80 = 152,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,514.24/366,406.80 = 152,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,514.24x = 366,406.80 × 152,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,514.24x = 55,823,805,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,823,805,420.10/265,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,247.88

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