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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,230.83, 435,470.99 and 150,087.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,230.83, 435,470.99 and 150,087.87 is: 225,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,230.83 : 435,470.99 = 150,087.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,230.83/435,470.99 = 150,087.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,230.83x = 435,470.99 × 150,087.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,230.83x = 65,358,912,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358,912,585.45/290,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,196.31

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