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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,764.76, 366,904.60 and 184,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,764.76, 366,904.60 and 184,211.52 is: 254,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,764.76 : 366,904.60 = 184,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,764.76/366,904.60 = 184,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,764.76x = 366,904.60 × 184,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,764.76x = 67,588,054,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,588,054,060.99/265,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,315.34

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