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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,950.12, 366,974.82 and 152,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,950.12, 366,974.82 and 152,772.84 is: 210,805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,950.12 : 366,974.82 = 152,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,950.12/366,974.82 = 152,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,950.12x = 366,974.82 × 152,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,950.12x = 56,063,785,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,063,785,459.89/265,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,805.64

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