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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,958.08, 367,056.28 and 152,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,958.08, 367,056.28 and 152,802.72 is: 210,887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,958.08 : 367,056.28 = 152,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,958.08/367,056.28 = 152,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,958.08x = 367,056.28 × 152,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,958.08x = 56,087,197,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087,197,977.08/265,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,887.36

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