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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,905.20, 366,202.68 and 260,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,905.20, 366,202.68 and 260,099.12 is: 358,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,905.20 : 366,202.68 = 260,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,905.20/366,202.68 = 260,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,905.20x = 366,202.68 × 260,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,905.20x = 95,248,994,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,248,994,809.64/265,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,206.59

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