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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,986.92, 365,588.58 and 150,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,986.92, 365,588.58 and 150,248.44 is: 207,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,986.92 : 365,588.58 = 150,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,986.92/365,588.58 = 150,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,986.92x = 365,588.58 × 150,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,986.92x = 54,929,113,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929,113,826.82/264,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,289.91

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