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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,800.68, 427,265.88 and 151,610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,800.68, 427,265.88 and 151,610.76 is: 227,450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,800.68 : 427,265.88 = 151,610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,800.68/427,265.88 = 151,610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,800.68x = 427,265.88 × 151,610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,800.68x = 64,778,104,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778,104,788.87/284,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,450.67

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