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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,625.72, 365,103.02 and 149,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,625.72, 365,103.02 and 149,886.12 is: 206,797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,625.72 : 365,103.02 = 149,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,625.72/365,103.02 = 149,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,625.72x = 365,103.02 × 149,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,625.72x = 54,723,876,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,876,811.93/264,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,797.27

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