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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,976.64, 367,095.24 and 158,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,976.64, 367,095.24 and 158,553.54 is: 218,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,976.64 : 367,095.24 = 158,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,976.64/367,095.24 = 158,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,976.64x = 367,095.24 × 158,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,976.64x = 58,204,249,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,249,819.15/265,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,832.19

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