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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,005.82, 364,325.82 and 149,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,005.82, 364,325.82 and 149,307 is: 206,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,005.82 : 364,325.82 = 149,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,005.82/364,325.82 = 149,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,005.82x = 364,325.82 × 149,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,005.82x = 54,396,395,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,396,395,206.74/264,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,042.41

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