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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,954.32, 367,015.21 and 151,232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,954.32, 367,015.21 and 151,232.98 is: 208,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,954.32 : 367,015.21 = 151,232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,954.32/367,015.21 = 151,232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,954.32x = 367,015.21 × 151,232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,954.32x = 55,504,803,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,803,913.63/265,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,700.52

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