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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,791.92, 425,491.04 and 150,765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,791.92, 425,491.04 and 150,765.59 is: 226,043.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,791.92 : 425,491.04 = 150,765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,791.92/425,491.04 = 150,765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,791.92x = 425,491.04 × 150,765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,791.92x = 64,149,404,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149,404,804.03/283,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,043.81

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