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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,288.83, 364,713.40 and 149,565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,288.83, 364,713.40 and 149,565.34 is: 206,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,288.83 : 364,713.40 = 149,565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,288.83/364,713.40 = 149,565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,288.83x = 364,713.40 × 149,565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,288.83x = 54,548,483,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,483,673.56/264,288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,397.23

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