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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,037.92, 364,391.64 and 150,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,037.92, 364,391.64 and 150,858.24 is: 208,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,037.92 : 364,391.64 = 150,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,037.92/364,391.64 = 150,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,037.92x = 364,391.64 × 150,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,037.92x = 54,971,481,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971,481,481.11/264,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,195.40

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