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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,794.42, 425,494.78 and 150,768.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,794.42, 425,494.78 and 150,768.09 is: 226,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,794.42 : 425,494.78 = 150,768.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,794.42/425,494.78 = 150,768.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,794.42x = 425,494.78 × 150,768.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,794.42x = 64,151,035,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151,035,285.57/283,794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,047.56

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