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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,942.48, 365,612.49 and 150,231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,942.48, 365,612.49 and 150,231.63 is: 207,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,942.48 : 365,612.49 = 150,231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,942.48/365,612.49 = 150,231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,942.48x = 365,612.49 × 150,231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,942.48x = 54,926,560,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,926,560,321.06/264,942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,315.04

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