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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,929.88, 365,588.46 and 151,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,929.88, 365,588.46 and 151,759.92 is: 209,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,929.88 : 365,588.46 = 151,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,929.88/365,588.46 = 151,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,929.88x = 365,588.46 × 151,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,929.88x = 55,481,675,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481,675,442.52/264,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,420.23

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