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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,647.88, 425,597.10 and 150,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,647.88, 425,597.10 and 150,495.76 is: 225,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,647.88 : 425,597.10 = 150,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,647.88/425,597.10 = 150,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,647.88x = 425,597.10 × 150,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,647.88x = 64,050,559,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050,559,018.30/283,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,810.11

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