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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,912.23, 365,567.75 and 150,198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,912.23, 365,567.75 and 150,198.59 is: 207,267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,912.23 : 365,567.75 = 150,198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,912.23/365,567.75 = 150,198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,912.23x = 365,567.75 × 150,198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,912.23x = 54,907,760,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,907,760,599.47/264,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,267.75

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