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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,985.92, 365,587.20 and 150,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,985.92, 365,587.20 and 150,247.44 is: 207,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,985.92 : 365,587.20 = 150,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,985.92/365,587.20 = 150,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,985.92x = 365,587.20 × 150,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,985.92x = 54,928,540,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,540,896.77/264,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,288.53

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