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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,127.48, 412,807.86 and 150,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,127.48, 412,807.86 and 150,322.68 is: 225,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,127.48 : 412,807.86 = 150,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,127.48/412,807.86 = 150,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,127.48x = 412,807.86 × 150,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,127.48x = 62,054,383,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054,383,840.26/275,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,547.75

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