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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,002.02, 364,300.26 and 149,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,002.02, 364,300.26 and 149,275.03 is: 205,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,002.02 : 364,300.26 = 149,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,002.02/364,300.26 = 149,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,002.02x = 364,300.26 × 149,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,002.02x = 54,380,932,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,380,932,240.51/264,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,986.80

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