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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,150.46, 390,747.52 and 155,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,150.46, 390,747.52 and 155,826.06 is: 215,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,150.46 : 390,747.52 = 155,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,150.46/390,747.52 = 155,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,150.46x = 390,747.52 × 155,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,150.46x = 60,888,646,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,888,646,496.37/283,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,039.90

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