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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,648.88, 425,598.60 and 150,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,648.88, 425,598.60 and 150,496.76 is: 225,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,648.88 : 425,598.60 = 150,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,648.88/425,598.60 = 150,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,648.88x = 425,598.60 × 150,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,648.88x = 64,051,210,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051,210,360.54/283,648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,811.61

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