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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,999.02, 367,092.72 and 152,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,999.02, 367,092.72 and 152,829.06 is: 210,912.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,999.02 : 367,092.72 = 152,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,999.02/367,092.72 = 152,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,999.02x = 367,092.72 × 152,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,999.02x = 56,102,435,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102,435,330.44/265,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,912.19

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