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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,481.21, 364,988.42 and 149,756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,481.21, 364,988.42 and 149,756.82 is: 206,666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,481.21 : 364,988.42 = 149,756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,481.21/364,988.42 = 149,756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,481.21x = 364,988.42 × 149,756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,481.21x = 54,659,505,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,659,505,116.02/264,481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,666.87

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