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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,659.58, 365,246.55 and 151,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,659.58, 365,246.55 and 151,479.90 is: 209,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,659.58 : 365,246.55 = 151,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,659.58/365,246.55 = 151,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,659.58x = 365,246.55 × 151,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,659.58x = 55,327,510,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,510,869.35/264,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,051.61

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