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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,370.12, 412,705.26 and 150,565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,370.12, 412,705.26 and 150,565.32 is: 225,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,370.12 : 412,705.26 = 150,565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,370.12/412,705.26 = 150,565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,370.12x = 412,705.26 × 150,565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,370.12x = 62,139,099,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,139,099,537.58/275,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,656.65

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