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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,322.98, 364,760.28 and 149,599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,322.98, 364,760.28 and 149,599.58 is: 206,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,322.98 : 364,760.28 = 149,599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,322.98/364,760.28 = 149,599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,322.98x = 364,760.28 × 149,599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,322.98x = 54,567,982,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,567,982,864.88/264,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,444.34

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