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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,272.36, 364,687.26 and 147,985.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,272.36, 364,687.26 and 147,985.93 is: 204,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,272.36 : 364,687.26 = 147,985.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,272.36/364,687.26 = 147,985.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,272.36x = 364,687.26 × 147,985.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,272.36x = 53,968,581,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968,581,506.82/264,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,215.76

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