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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,881.04, 366,950.52 and 152,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,881.04, 366,950.52 and 152,704.60 is: 210,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,881.04 : 366,950.52 = 152,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,881.04/366,950.52 = 152,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,881.04x = 366,950.52 × 152,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,881.04x = 56,035,032,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,035,032,376.39/265,881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,752.27

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