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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,212.51, 364,601.72 and 151,042.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,212.51, 364,601.72 and 151,042.55 is: 208,432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,212.51 : 364,601.72 = 151,042.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,212.51/364,601.72 = 151,042.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,212.51x = 364,601.72 × 151,042.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,212.51x = 55,070,372,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,070,372,077.78/264,212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,432.12

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