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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,683.96, 365,257.44 and 148,389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,683.96, 365,257.44 and 148,389.72 is: 204,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,683.96 : 365,257.44 = 148,389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,683.96/365,257.44 = 148,389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,683.96x = 365,257.44 × 148,389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,683.96x = 54,200,449,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,449,249.52/264,683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,774.21

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