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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,611.82, 365,171.31 and 151,471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,611.82, 365,171.31 and 151,471.02 is: 209,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,611.82 : 365,171.31 = 151,471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,611.82/365,171.31 = 151,471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,611.82x = 365,171.31 × 151,471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,611.82x = 55,312,870,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312,870,800.44/264,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,034.01

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