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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,962.40, 352,211.88 and 150,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,962.40, 352,211.88 and 150,482.64 is: 225,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,962.40 : 352,211.88 = 150,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,962.40/352,211.88 = 150,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,962.40x = 352,211.88 × 150,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,962.40x = 53,001,773,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,001,773,541.76/234,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,575.55

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