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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,968.55, 364,271.85 and 149,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,968.55, 364,271.85 and 149,245.22 is: 205,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,968.55 : 364,271.85 = 149,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,968.55/364,271.85 = 149,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,968.55x = 364,271.85 × 149,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,968.55x = 54,365,832,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365,832,393.06/263,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,955.72

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