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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,962.60, 367,040.10 and 152,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,962.60, 367,040.10 and 152,820.84 is: 210,899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,962.60 : 367,040.10 = 152,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,962.60/367,040.10 = 152,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,962.60x = 367,040.10 × 152,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,962.60x = 56,091,376,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,091,376,395.68/265,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,899.49

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