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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,999.52, 367,093.41 and 152,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,999.52, 367,093.41 and 152,829.56 is: 210,912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,999.52 : 367,093.41 = 152,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,999.52/367,093.41 = 152,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,999.52x = 367,093.41 × 152,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,999.52x = 56,102,724,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102,724,329.20/265,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,912.88

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