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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,981.60, 425,610.60 and 150,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,981.60, 425,610.60 and 150,925.60 is: 226,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,981.60 : 425,610.60 = 150,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,981.60/425,610.60 = 150,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,981.60x = 425,610.60 × 150,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,981.60x = 64,235,535,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,535,171.36/283,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,196.12

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