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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,999.48, 364,286.04 and 150,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,999.48, 364,286.04 and 150,829.52 is: 208,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,999.48 : 364,286.04 = 150,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,999.48/364,286.04 = 150,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,999.48x = 364,286.04 × 150,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,999.48x = 54,945,088,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,945,088,555.90/263,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,125.75

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