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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,316.23, 364,750.97 and 149,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,316.23, 364,750.97 and 149,592.83 is: 206,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,316.23 : 364,750.97 = 149,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,316.23/364,750.97 = 149,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,316.23x = 364,750.97 × 149,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,316.23x = 54,564,127,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,564,127,275.83/264,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,435.02

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