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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,477.86, 364,983.80 and 149,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,477.86, 364,983.80 and 149,753.48 is: 206,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,477.86 : 364,983.80 = 149,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,477.86/364,983.80 = 149,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,477.86x = 364,983.80 × 149,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,477.86x = 54,657,592,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657,592,811.01/264,477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,662.26

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