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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,950.72, 367,008.24 and 152,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,950.72, 367,008.24 and 152,774.40 is: 210,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,950.72 : 367,008.24 = 152,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,950.72/367,008.24 = 152,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,950.72x = 367,008.24 × 152,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,950.72x = 56,069,463,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,069,463,661.06/265,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,826.52

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