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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,562.58, 365,101.04 and 149,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,562.58, 365,101.04 and 149,864.86 is: 206,816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,562.58 : 365,101.04 = 149,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,562.58/365,101.04 = 149,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,562.58x = 365,101.04 × 149,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,562.58x = 54,715,815,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,815,707.36/264,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,816.15

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