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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,040.42, 364,395.09 and 150,860.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,040.42, 364,395.09 and 150,860.74 is: 208,198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,040.42 : 364,395.09 = 150,860.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,040.42/364,395.09 = 150,860.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,040.42x = 364,395.09 × 150,860.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,040.42x = 54,972,912,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972,912,929.77/264,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,198.85

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