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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,171.24, 364,517.64 and 150,972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,171.24, 364,517.64 and 150,972.12 is: 208,319.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,171.24 : 364,517.64 = 150,972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,171.24/364,517.64 = 150,972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,171.24x = 364,517.64 × 150,972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,171.24x = 55,032,000,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,032,000,888.20/264,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,319.43

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