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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,856.84, 366,913.98 and 151,152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,856.84, 366,913.98 and 151,152.78 is: 208,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,856.84 : 366,913.98 = 151,152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,856.84/366,913.98 = 151,152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,856.84x = 366,913.98 × 151,152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,856.84x = 55,460,068,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460,068,097.86/265,856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,608.77

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