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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,948.87, 365,621.60 and 150,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,948.87, 365,621.60 and 150,237.98 is: 207,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,948.87 : 365,621.60 = 150,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,948.87/365,621.60 = 150,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,948.87x = 365,621.60 × 150,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,948.87x = 54,930,250,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930,250,628.37/264,948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,323.97

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