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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,171.15, 364,556.25 and 149,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,171.15, 364,556.25 and 149,447.52 is: 206,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,171.15 : 364,556.25 = 149,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,171.15/364,556.25 = 149,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,171.15x = 364,556.25 × 149,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,171.15x = 54,482,027,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482,027,463.00/264,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.61

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