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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,404.48, 425,148.48 and 150,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,404.48, 425,148.48 and 150,250.56 is: 225,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,404.48 : 425,148.48 = 150,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,404.48/425,148.48 = 150,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,404.48x = 425,148.48 × 150,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,404.48x = 63,878,797,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,878,797,203.15/283,404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,397.98

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