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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,577.57, 425,491.46 and 150,425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,577.57, 425,491.46 and 150,425.19 is: 225,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,577.57 : 425,491.46 = 150,425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,577.57/425,491.46 = 150,425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,577.57x = 425,491.46 × 150,425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,577.57x = 64,004,632,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004,632,961.75/283,577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,704.15

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