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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,003.02, 364,301.64 and 149,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,003.02, 364,301.64 and 149,276.03 is: 205,988.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,003.02 : 364,301.64 = 149,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,003.02/364,301.64 = 149,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,003.02x = 364,301.64 × 149,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,003.02x = 54,381,502,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381,502,541.69/264,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,988.18

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