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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,579.08, 365,015.88 and 149,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,579.08, 365,015.88 and 149,831.24 is: 206,708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,579.08 : 365,015.88 = 149,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,579.08/365,015.88 = 149,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,579.08x = 365,015.88 × 149,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,579.08x = 54,690,780,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690,780,095.01/264,579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,708.64

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