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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,478.18, 364,876.65 and 151,240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,478.18, 364,876.65 and 151,240.42 is: 208,652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,478.18 : 364,876.65 = 151,240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,478.18/364,876.65 = 151,240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,478.18x = 364,876.65 × 151,240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,478.18x = 55,184,097,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184,097,794.19/264,478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,652.74

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