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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,676.02, 365,246.49 and 148,381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,676.02, 365,246.49 and 148,381.78 is: 204,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,676.02 : 365,246.49 = 148,381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,676.02/365,246.49 = 148,381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,676.02x = 365,246.49 × 148,381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,676.02x = 54,195,924,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,195,924,781.51/264,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,763.26

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