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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,654.52, 363,908.36 and 150,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,654.52, 363,908.36 and 150,542.88 is: 207,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,654.52 : 363,908.36 = 150,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,654.52/363,908.36 = 150,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,654.52x = 363,908.36 × 150,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,654.52x = 54,783,812,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783,812,570.48/263,654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,786.36

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