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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,848.70, 397,273.05 and 150,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,848.70, 397,273.05 and 150,687.30 is: 226,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,848.70 : 397,273.05 = 150,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,848.70/397,273.05 = 150,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,848.70x = 397,273.05 × 150,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,848.70x = 59,864,003,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,864,003,267.27/264,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,030.95

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