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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,448.16, 364,934.72 and 149,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,448.16, 364,934.72 and 149,723.84 is: 206,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,448.16 : 364,934.72 = 149,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,448.16/364,934.72 = 149,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,448.16x = 364,934.72 × 149,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,448.16x = 54,639,427,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,427,627.72/264,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,616.78

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