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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,977.60, 425,604.60 and 150,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,977.60, 425,604.60 and 150,921.60 is: 226,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,977.60 : 425,604.60 = 150,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,977.60/425,604.60 = 150,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,977.60x = 425,604.60 × 150,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,977.60x = 64,232,927,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,927,199.36/283,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,190.12

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