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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,729.44, 363,983.76 and 150,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,729.44, 363,983.76 and 150,558.88 is: 207,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,729.44 : 363,983.76 = 150,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,729.44/363,983.76 = 150,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,729.44x = 363,983.76 × 150,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,729.44x = 54,800,987,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,987,243.79/263,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,792.45

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