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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,220.83, 424,706.60 and 150,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,220.83, 424,706.60 and 150,070.40 is: 225,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,220.83 : 424,706.60 = 150,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,220.83/424,706.60 = 150,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,220.83x = 424,706.60 × 150,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,220.83x = 63,735,888,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,735,888,658.05/283,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,039.55

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