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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,718.88, 365,330.52 and 149,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,718.88, 365,330.52 and 149,996.48 is: 207,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,718.88 : 365,330.52 = 149,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,718.88/365,330.52 = 149,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,718.88x = 365,330.52 × 149,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,718.88x = 54,798,292,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798,292,036.57/264,718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,005.61

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