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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,555.24, 364,983.33 and 149,807.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,555.24, 364,983.33 and 149,807.53 is: 206,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,555.24 : 364,983.33 = 149,807.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,555.24/364,983.33 = 149,807.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,555.24x = 364,983.33 × 149,807.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,555.24x = 54,677,251,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,251,158.47/264,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,676.13

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