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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,754.98, 365,352.93 and 151,555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,754.98, 365,352.93 and 151,555.86 is: 209,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,754.98 : 365,352.93 = 151,555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,754.98/365,352.93 = 151,555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,754.98x = 365,352.93 × 151,555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,754.98x = 55,371,377,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,371,377,509.67/264,754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,141.97

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