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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,035.46, 364,388.21 and 150,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,035.46, 364,388.21 and 150,855.78 is: 208,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,035.46 : 364,388.21 = 150,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,035.46/364,388.21 = 150,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,035.46x = 364,388.21 × 150,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,035.46x = 54,970,067,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970,067,642.35/264,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,191.99

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