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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,969.02, 367,051.32 and 152,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,969.02, 367,051.32 and 152,799.06 is: 210,870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,969.02 : 367,051.32 = 152,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,969.02/367,051.32 = 152,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,969.02x = 367,051.32 × 152,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,969.02x = 56,085,096,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,085,096,667.76/265,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,870.79

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