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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,021.72, 364,221.18 and 150,814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,021.72, 364,221.18 and 150,814.68 is: 208,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,021.72 : 364,221.18 = 150,814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,021.72/364,221.18 = 150,814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,021.72x = 364,221.18 × 150,814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,021.72x = 54,929,900,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929,900,710.92/264,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,050.69

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