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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,948.14, 367,008.42 and 152,770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,948.14, 367,008.42 and 152,770.86 is: 210,823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,948.14 : 367,008.42 = 152,770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,948.14/367,008.42 = 152,770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,948.14x = 367,008.42 × 152,770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,948.14x = 56,068,191,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,068,191,950.64/265,948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,823.78

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