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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,359.52, 364,833.90 and 149,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,359.52, 364,833.90 and 149,637.96 is: 206,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,359.52 : 364,833.90 = 149,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,359.52/364,833.90 = 149,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,359.52x = 364,833.90 × 149,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,359.52x = 54,593,000,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593,000,534.84/264,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,510.44

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