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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,220.02, 424,705.38 and 150,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,220.02, 424,705.38 and 150,069.59 is: 225,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,220.02 : 424,705.38 = 150,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,220.02/424,705.38 = 150,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,220.02x = 424,705.38 × 150,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,220.02x = 63,735,360,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,735,360,499.04/283,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,038.33

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